2010 Map of Welch West

About this map

Agricultural and industrial patterns dominate this West Texas landscape, defined by a rigid grid of rural infrastructure. The small settlement of Welch sits along the eastern boundary, serving as a focal point for the surrounding plains. The local economy is visibly driven by energy extraction, most notably at the Welch Oil Field which occupies the southern portion of the quadrangle. A dense network of county routes, including Co Rd 670, Co RD 521, and Co Rd 531, provides access to both the oil infrastructure and the wide agricultural tracts that comprise the majority of the terrain. The layout reflects a 21st-century continuation of the region's historical reliance on land and mineral resources, with section lines and well sites dictating the movement and settlement patterns in this part of Dawson County.