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2010 Map of Briscoe

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The small settlement of Briscoe sits near the heart of this Hemphill County landscape, where the Texas Panhandle terrain is defined by a complex network of conservation efforts and natural drainages. Modern land management is evident through the series of reservoirs and dams constructed for the Soil Conservation Service, including Soil Conservation Service Site 20 Reservoir and Soil Conservation Service Site 22 Reservoir. These engineered water bodies sit alongside natural features like Lake Fensterwald and Valley Springs Lakes, illustrating the region's focus on water security in an arid environment.

Waterways like Gageby Creek, Jenkins-Jones Creek, and Sweetwater Creek snake through the quadrangle, punctuated by landforms such as Bankhead Mound and Osburn Draw. The rural road network, including Co RD 10 and FM 3182, connects the community of Gageby to the surrounding ranching and agricultural lands, providing a clear picture of the early 21st-century infrastructure in this part of the High Plains.