2016 Map of Twin Lakes

About this map

Tierra Blanca Cr and Frio Draw define the subtle drainage patterns of this High Plains landscape along the boundary of Deaf Smith and Parmer counties. In the early 21st century, the area remains dominated by a systematic grid of section roads, including Co Rd A and Co Rd 11, which serve the expansive agricultural tracts of the Texas Panhandle. The eponymous Twin Lakes sit in the southern portion of the sheet, providing a rare natural hydrology point in a region characterized by dry draws and ephemeral playas. Transportation across the southern edge is anchored by FM 2397 and Ranch Rd 2013, reflecting the ongoing importance of farm-to-market infrastructure in sustaining the local ranching and farming economy. This survey documents the intersection of natural features and the rigid survey lines that have dictated West Texas land use for generations.