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2010 Map of Tolar

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The settlement of Tolar and the nearby community of Cooper anchor this high plains landscape in Roosevelt County during the early 21st century. The map illustrates a region defined by its ephemeral water sources and ranching infrastructure, where water is the primary driver of settlement. Notable features include Stinking Spring and a network of drainages such as Alamosa Creek, Taiban Creek, and Sand Creek. The agricultural and ranching heritage of the area is further evidenced by isolated landmarks like Lake Windmill and East Bell Windmill.

Tracing the rural road network, including Franklin Rd and N Roosevelt Road BA, reveals the sparse but intentional organization of this landscape. Local history is centered at the Tolar Cemetery, which serves as a quiet record of the families who worked this portion of the Llano Estacado. The terrain is largely defined by broad expanses and the occasional break of Long Canyon, providing a clear view of the area's geography before significant modern development altered the rural character.