2012 Map of West of Kerrick

About this map

The northernmost reaches of the Texas Panhandle in Dallam County reveal a high plains landscape defined by its grid of rural access routes and scattered livestock tanks. During this early 21st-century period, the area reflects the enduring geometry of large-scale ranching and agriculture, where long stretches of road like Sandy Trail Rd and Hampton Rd provide the primary framework for movement. The terrain is marked by ephemeral water features and depressional basins, characteristic of the region’s hydrology. These small basins and the local road network, including family-named ways like Whittenburg Ln and Hank Ln, offer a clear picture of land ownership and management in this high-altitude corner of Texas. The absence of dense town sites highlights the importance of specific named corridors like Doug Ln and K O Ln in navigating the vast open range.