2010 Map of Wasson

About this map

Agricultural operations and the outskirts of Plainview define the High Plains landscape of Hale County in the early 21st century. The map highlights the area's economic reliance on cotton production, evidenced by facilities such as the Heck Cotton Gin and the West Side Cotton Gin. Natural drainage is provided by the shallow basins of Running Water Draw and Slaton Draw, which cross a grid of county roads that organize the rural landscape into distinct sections. Small named localities like Boone, Wasson, and Furguson appear along these transit corridors, reflecting the enduring pattern of small-scale rural settlements. Aviation infrastructure is represented by the Willis-Isler Airport, while water management is noted through the Soil Conservation Service Site 4 Dam. This survey documents a transition zone where the structured town layout of Plainview meets the expansive, irrigated farmlands of West Texas.