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2010 Map of Buffalo Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The North Wichita River meanders through this portion of King County, defining a landscape shaped by water management in a semi-arid ranching environment. Settled at the junction of FM 193 and several county roads, Finney serves as the primary named community in this territory. The area is marked by a sophisticated network of water infrastructure, including numerous family-named windmills and tanks used to sustain local livestock. Named features such as Sweetness Windmill, Doc Green Windmill, and SnakeyFutch Windmill speak to the deep-rooted ranching heritage of the Texas Panhandle region.

Drainage systems like Buffalo Creek, Cottonwood Creek, and Hollar Creek converge toward the river, while topographic features like Water Canyon provide relief to the surrounding plains. The map details the transition of local routes into farm-to-market roads, illustrating the transport patterns essential for agriculture in the early 21st century. Researchers can trace the placement of Dewees Tank and Hackberry Tank alongside cattle-working sites like the Camp Hollar Windmill.