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2019 Map of Wayside

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Wayside
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Palo Duro Canyon dominates the northern reaches of this landscape, where the Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River carves through the High Plains. The dramatic descent from the flat ranchland into the canyon system is marked by prominent rim features such as Indian Trail Point, Wilson Point, and the deep recesses of McGehee Hollow. These landforms illustrate the sharp contrast between the level agricultural plateaus and the intricate erosional geology typical of the Texas Panhandle.

The small community of Wayside serves as the local hub, situated at the intersection of Wayside Rd and FM 285. Local history is anchored by the Wayside Cem and the Mc Neill Ranch Airport, reflecting a rural economy shaped by both livestock ranching and the proximity of the canyon. The southern half of the map reveals a systematic grid of section roads, including Uniform Rd and Xray Rd, which navigate around drainage features like Happy Draw.