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1965 Map of Buffalo Springs Lake

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Buffalo Springs Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Yellow House Canyon carves a deep path across the high plains of West Texas, dominated by the waters of Buffalo Springs Lake and Benson Lake. Created behind the McMillan Dam, these reservoirs provide a sharp contrast to the surrounding agricultural grid. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of water wells and oil wells, connected by locally named arteries like Bear Farm Road and Walters Road. Small communities and waypoints such as Roosevelt and Canyon serve as local hubs, with the High Sch at Roosevelt anchoring the rural population.

Transportation and industry are evident through the A T & S F railroad line and various quarry sites. The drainage system eventually feeds into the North Fork and Double Mountain Fork of the Brazos River, illustrating the complex hydrology of the Llano Estacado. The presence of Storage Bins and extensive pipelines further underscores the region's reliance on ranching, farming, and petroleum extraction.