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2010 Map of Big Betty Reservoir

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Big Betty Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Palo Duro Canyon dominates this portion of Armstrong County, where the Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River carves deep through the High Plains. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of named drainage systems and canyons, including Jersey Canyon, Goodnight Canyon, and the sprawling Big Betty Canyon. Ranching infrastructure is a prominent feature of the local geography, indicated by several livestock enclosures such as Cyclone Pens, Tule Pens, and Eddies Pens.

Water management in this arid environment is highlighted by the Big Betty Reservoir and several named water sources like Soda Windmill and Day Windmill. The presence of the Campbell Creek Camp suggests localized human activity within the rugged breaks of the canyon country. From Tepee Pole Canyon to McMurtry Canyon, the map provides a look at how geographic features are named for local families and historical landmarks, preserving the nomenclature of the Texas Panhandle.