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2010 Map of Carey

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Carey sits at the heart of this Panhandle landscape, where the intersection of Us 287 and State Loop 328 marks the local hub of activity. The surrounding terrain is defined by a series of drainages and man-made water management features, including the Baylor Lake Dam and Lake Childress Dam to the northwest, and the Williams Dam which creates Williams Reservoir near the center of the sheet. These water sources are vital in this region, feeding into Baylor Creek, Grassy Creek, and Shores Creek.

Genealogists and local historians will find the Carey Cemetery as a primary point of interest for tracing family roots in the area. To the southeast, the grid-like infrastructure of the Childress Municipal Airport provides a distinct contrast to the sprawling network of county roads like Co Rd 5 and Co Rd 10 that lace together the rural homesteads. The topography rises toward High Point in the south, overlooking a territory shaped by ranching and transit.