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2016 Map of Sundown

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Sundown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The town of Sundown anchors the high plains of the Llano Estacado in this survey of the South Plains. The landscape is defined by the heavy machinery of the petroleum industry, evidenced by a road network that includes Drill Stem, Drill, and Gusher Rd. The street grid in town is dense with community landmarks such as S School Ave and S Texas Ave, while the Sundown Cem lies just to the north.

Beyond the residential core, the terrain shifts into open Prairie and undulating Sandhills, where the small settlement of Clauene sits along the eastern edge. Local history is etched into the very names of the thoroughfares, with Rawhide and Hard Hat Rd cutting across the landscape. The south-central portion is marked by the meandering path of Lost Draw, a natural drainage feature that contrasts with the geometric precision of the surrounding oil fields and ranch roads.