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2013 Map of Baker

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Baker
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

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The Pease River and its complex network of tributaries define this rural landscape of Cottle County during the early 2010s. The northern reaches are shaped by the N Pease River and the distinct geographic landmark of Ninety-Foot Canyon, while the southern half of the sheet is dominated by the sprawling drainage of Catfish Cr and its various branches, including the Middle Prong Catfish Cr and W Prong Catfish Cr.

Settlement is sparse, centered on the small community of Baker and the established Y L Ranch further east. Infrastructure in this region is characterized by remote paths and ranching landmarks, such as Mormon Rd and the Pen Windmill. This 2013 survey illustrates a classic West Texas ranching environment where water sources like Talking John Cr and Spring Cr dictate the layout of roads and homesteads.