1968 Map of Upper White Lake

About this map

Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge dominates this section of the High Plains, where the Texas Water Development Board and USGS documented a landscape defined by alkali lakes and depressions. The refuge serves as a vital sanctuary in Bailey County, featuring Upper White Lake, Lower White Lake, and the nearby Upper Goose Lake. The infrastructure of the day is clearly marked, including the Refuge Headquarters, a Campground, and a remote Landing Strip adjacent to the lakes. Outside the protected lands, the small settlement of Enochs sits at the southern edge, surrounded by scattered Gravel Pits and numerous wells. This topography reveals the unique hydrologic character of the region, where seasonal waters like Enochs Pond and Baileyboro Lake collect in natural basins amidst the vast western Texas plains.