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2022 Map of Chalk

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The N Wichita River cuts through this portion of Cottle County, defining a landscape of deeply etched drainage patterns and seasonal waterways. This 2022 survey captures the rural character of the region near the small settlements of Chalk and Hackberry, where the local economy is tied to ranching and expansive land holdings. The presence of Salt Spring and numerous ephemeral creeks like Salt Cr and Buffalo Cr highlights the hydrologic challenges and natural features that have dictated settlement patterns in this part of West Texas for generations.

Water management is central to the area, evidenced by the clustered reservoirs of Worley Lake and L V Worley Lake north of the river. A network of ranch roads and county routes, including Ranch Rd 1038 and FM 3102, connects isolated homesteads and grazing lands. The map illustrates the transition from the river bottom to the high plains, providing a clear view of the topographical contours that shape this quiet corner of the Rolling Plains.