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2010 Map of Blue Hole

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Canadian River cuts across the northern reaches of this high plains landscape, defining a terrain shaped by water management and ranching. The distribution of life here is traced through a network of water sources, from the namesake Blue Hole to numerous family-named landmarks like Shaffer Windmill and Granny Windmill. This map documents a specialized ranching economy where place names are tied directly to livestock infrastructure, including Mesquital Tank and the East Side Tank.

Settlement patterns follow the grid of county roads, with clusters of activity near Collins Ranch and the Cooper-Trew Ranch. Local drainage systems like Rana Arroyo and Frost Creek lead toward the river, while smaller points of interest such as Pharis and Dougherty mark the southeastern intersections. The map captures the enduring character of Quay County, where the names of windmills like Second Trap Windmill and Lackey Windmill serve as critical geographic markers for local history and land use.