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2012 Map of Big Betty Reservoir

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Big Betty Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River carves through this northern Texas landscape, defining a network of deep drainages and named breaks in Armstrong County. This 2012 survey documents a ranching-centric geography where infrastructure is tied to water and livestock management. Settlements and operational hubs like Campbell Creek Camp and Cyclone Pens sit alongside numerous cattle pens, including Tule Pens and Eddies Pens, reflecting the ongoing agricultural utility of the land.

Topographical interest is concentrated in the dramatic erosion patterns of Goodnight Canyon, Big Betty Canyon, and McMurtry Canyon. Windmills, such as the Soda Windmill and Day Windmill, remain vital landmarks for navigating the upland reaches and the Day Windmill Flats. The map provides a precise look at the hydrology of the High Plains, tracing various seasonal streams like Blacktail Cr and Horse Cr as they feed toward the Red River basin.