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2016 Map of Ady

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Ady
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Sierrita de la Cruz Creek and its many winding tributaries define the topography of this corner of the Texas Panhandle near the Oldham and Potter County line. The landscape is characterized by a series of canyons and draws, most notably Eagle Canyon and Rock Canyon, which reveal the erosive forces of the drainage systems feeding into the Canadian River to the north.

Water management is central to the history of this cattle country, as evidenced by the numerous named catchments and natural water sources scattered across the terrain. From the small settlement at Ady, one can trace the cattle-ranching infrastructure of the early 21st century through features like Rheumatism Tank, Lost Tubs Springs, and Granite Tubs Spring. The presence of roads like Ranch Road 1061 and Chuck Wagon Road underscores the area's continued identity as working ranch land.