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2016 Map of Wayside

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Palo Duro Canyon dominates the northern landscape of this Armstrong County region, where the Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River carves through deep breaks and named overlooks. The stark contrast between the canyon floor and the flat Llano Estacado above is marked by prominent features like Indian Trail Point and Wilson Point. The map captures the small community of Wayside at a crossroads, serving as a vital anchor for the surrounding ranching country.

Evidence of local aviation and rural infrastructure appears through the Mc Neill Ranch Airport and the network of farm-to-market roads, including FM 285 and FM 2301. Genealogists will find the Wayside Cem near the town center, while naturalists can trace the drainage patterns of Leigh Arroyo and Old Home Draw as they feed into the primary river system. This survey illustrates the persistent patterns of land use and settlement in the Texas Panhandle.