Windy Valley sits at the northern edge of this landscape in Donley County, where the Texas Panhandle terrain begins to break into the complex drainage systems of the Red River watershed. This territory is defined by the headwaters of numerous creeks, including the westward reaches of E Lelia Lake Cr and the deeply incised valleys of West Bitter Creek. The distribution of water sources like West Spring, East Spring, and Bitter Creek Spring highlights the critical importance of reliable water in this ranching country. A network of rural roads, such as Ranch Rd 1260 and Bitter Creek Ranch Rd, provides access to interior landmarks like Bitter Creek Ranch Lake. The naming conventions of features like Little John Mann Cr and Big John Mann Cr reflect the local history and family lineages tied to these specific drainages.
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1954 · Plainview
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Plainview
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Lelia Lake Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1960 · Brice
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1961 · Memphis
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1962 · Lelia Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Hedley
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Clarendon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Clarendon SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Clarendon SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000