2016 Map of West of Sundown

About this map

Sundown sits at the edge of a landscape defined by its agricultural and industrial heritage, where the High Plains of West Texas meet a grid of rural infrastructure. The terrain is marked by the natural drainage of Lost Draw and Sulphur Draw, which carve subtle paths through the surrounding plains. The local road names, including Roughneck Rd and Polish Rod, speak directly to the region's deep ties to the petroleum industry. This 2016 survey captures a precise intersection of political and physical geography, showing where Hockley and Terry counties meet alongside Cochran County. The interplay between the natural contours of the draws and the rigid geometric layout of Farm to Market roads like Fm 1780 and Fm 301 illustrates the human effort to organize and utilize this arid environment.