2019 Map of Whalen Lake

About this map

Whalen Lake dominates the central landscape of this West Texas territory, a notable geographic depression in the arid high plains of Andrews County. The surrounding terrain is defined by an extensive grid of local ranch roads and farm-to-market routes that facilitate movement between isolated agricultural and ranching tracts. Significant thoroughfares including Ranch Rd 87 and N Fm 181 intersect in the northeastern quadrant, anchoring the transportation network for the area. The map illustrates a transition between open grazing land and more structured agricultural parcels, evidenced by the intricate network of secondary roads such as SW 450 and SW 560 which reach into the surrounding countryside. This contemporary survey provides a clear view of the modern rural infrastructure and land use patterns typical of the Permian Basin region, where water features like the lake remain essential landmarks.