Morton occupies the northwestern corner of this High Plains landscape, serving as a focal point for the surrounding agricultural and ranching grid of Cochran County. The terrain is characterized by subtle elevation changes and numerous depressions, with Ramsey Hill rising as a distinct landmark north of the county seat. Infrastructure for the region is anchored by the Cochran County Airport, which supports local aviation needs amidst an extensive network of farm-to-market roads and county routes. The straight-line geometry of roads like FM 1780, FM 1337, and FM 2195 illustrates the systematic division of the West Texas plains, where transportation corridors are designed to service isolated homesteads and expansive fields.
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1954 · Brownfield
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1958 · Brownfield
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1962 · Brownfield
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1964 · Pep
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1965 · Pettit
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1965 · Whiteface
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1969 · Enochs
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1969 · Lehman
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1970 · Whiteface SW
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1971 · Whiteface NW
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