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2010 Map of Southeast Midland

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Southeast Midland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The semi-arid plains of the Permian Basin define this portion of Midland County, where the city of Midland begins to give way to smaller outlying communities and ranching infrastructure. Small residential clusters like Sandy Acres, Ridgeheights, and Cotton Flat dot the landscape south of the main urban center, connected by a network of county roads and the historic Bankhead Hwy. The terrain is relatively flat, punctuated primarily by the path of Monahans Draw, which snakes through the southern half of the quadrangle.

Water management and local entertainment are key features of this era, as evidenced by the numerous named landmarks scattered across the plains. A high concentration of family-named water sources, including the Walcott Windmill, Bryant Windmill, and Number Two Windmill, highlights the importance of groundwater for the region's agricultural past. Additionally, the Rattlesnake Raceway provides a clear marker of local recreation and sports culture on the outskirts of the city.