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2016 Map of Underwood

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Underwood sits at the heart of a vast agricultural landscape in the Texas Panhandle, positioned along a rigorous grid of section lines and rural thoroughfares. This 2016 survey illustrates the precision of modern land management, where the intersection of FM 37 and Hi-Line Rd anchors a network of county roads like Sun Rd and Nix Rd that serve the surrounding farmland. The presence of numerous depression-style wetlands across the terrain suggests a prairie-pothole landscape typical of the Llano Estacado, highlighting the subtle drainage patterns in this otherwise flat expanse.

Transportation remains the defining feature of the area, dominated by the north-south corridor of I-27 Svc Rd and W Svc Rd. These service roads, along with major connectors like FM 54, facilitate the movement of goods and equipment through Hale and Texas counties. For researchers, the map provides a clear record of contemporary property divisions and the infrastructure supporting the rural community of Underwood.