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1985 Map of Snyder

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Snyder
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Double Mountain Fork Brazos River and Colorado River define the drainage of this West Texas landscape during the mid-1980s. Centered on the hub of Snyder, the map illustrates a region where ranching and energy interests meet, with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad providing a vital corridor through Hermleigh and Pyron. The presence of Western Texas College and Winston Field marks the growth of Snyder, while smaller crossroads like Camp Springs, Claytonville, and Hobbs preserve the rural character of the surrounding plains.

Industrial activity is evident at Celotex and along an Old Railroad Grade near Rotan. Terrain features such as Cottonwood Flat and Longhorn Valley interrupt the vast expanses, while the convergence of several county lines—including Scurry, Fisher, and Jones—highlights the jurisdictional complexity of the area. This survey documents the intersection of legacy infrastructure and modern development across the high plains.