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1984 Map of Umbarger

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Umbarger
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Tierra Blanca Creek carves a deep path across the High Plains of the Texas Panhandle, defining the geography of this mid-1980s landscape. The small community of Umbarger sits at the intersection of local roads and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, serving as a focal point for the surrounding agricultural plains. Nearby, the St Marys Cem serves as a silent record of the area's local genealogy and pioneer roots.

Water management and conservation are central to the region, as seen in the expansive Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge. The waters of Buffalo Lake are regulated by a Spillway and monitored by a Gaging Sta, while an Aqueduct and various pipelines reflect the infrastructure required to support life and industry in this arid environment. Traces of local recreation and utility appear in the form of a Racetrack and several Gravel Pits scattered along the creek breaks.