1966 Map of Summerfield

About this map

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad cuts a diagonal path across this high plains landscape, anchoring the settlement of Summerfield near the tri-county corner of Deaf Smith, Parmer, and Castro. This 1966 field-checked map illustrates a landscape defined by agricultural infrastructure and water management, where numerous wells dot the plains to support the region's farming economy. The presence of Grain Elevators at Summerfield and Storage Bins further west near Black highlights the area's role in the Texas grain trade. The terrain is marked by the meandering path of Frio Draw, which winds through the southern portion of the quadrangle, punctuated by several smaller basins and a Borrow Pit. The intersection of heavy rail and local roads facilitates a network of transport that connects these isolated elevators to the broader markets of the Texas Panhandle.