2012 Map of Big George Tank

About this map

George Camp and Matador Camp anchor this cattle-country landscape in Oldham County, where water management is the primary driver of the local economy and geography. The terrain is defined by a sophisticated network of numbered and named windmills, including the Four Way Windmill and Old Las S Windmill, which tap into the arid plains to support ranching operations. Natural drainage patterns are dictated by Las Arches Cr and Rock Springs Cr, which feed into various man-made reservoirs like Big George Tank and Big Red Tank. The distribution of natural sources like Joaquin Springs and Cheyenne Spring alongside these artificial tanks illustrates the adaptation of Texas Panhandle ranching to the environment, providing a clear map of the water infrastructure required for livestock in this high-plains region.