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2022 Map of Cactus Creek

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Cactus Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Pease River carves a deep, winding path through the northern reaches of Foard County, defining a landscape marked by dramatic elevation changes and seasonal water sources. Near the river's edge, Red Bluff stands as a prominent topographical feature, while nearby Spring Canyon and Bull Canyon reveal the erosive power of the region's drainage patterns. This 2022 survey captures the transition between the rolling uplands and the river valley, where life is historically tied to the availability of water.

Evidence of subterranean water is found at Talking John Springs and Dripping Springs, which feed into local tributaries like Talking John Cr and Cactus Cr. Human presence is marked by isolated ranch roads and cattle-country routes such as Mormon Rd and Lazy U Ranch Rd. The map also delineates the jurisdictional boundary where Hardeman and Foard counties meet, illustrating how administrative lines follow the difficult terrain of the Texas plains.