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2022 Map of Wolfforth NW

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Wolfforth NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Deep-set depressions and ephemeral wet spots characterize this section of the High Plains, where the landscape is organized by a rigid grid of rural thoroughfares. Many of these roads, including Louisiana Rd, Kansas Rd, and Georgia Rd, follow state-named naming conventions typical of early 20th-century land developments in the region. The primary corridors for modern travel are Fm 168 and Fm 1294, which intersect to connect the surrounding agricultural reaches.

Local landmarks such as Onion Shed Rd and Jack reflect the area's agricultural heritage and localized geography. This portion of Hockley County exhibits a sparse settlement pattern, with homesteads and ranch sites linked by long, straight stretches like Fisher Rd and Howard Rd. The lack of significant urban centers emphasizes the importance of these named rural roads in identifying property locations and family history sites.