2012 Map of Clarendon SW

About this map

The Soil Conservation Service Site 1 Reservoir anchors the southern portion of this Donley County landscape, illustrating 21st-century water management in the Texas Panhandle. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of drainage systems, including the southward-reaching forks of Troublesome Cr, Cottonwood Cr, and Big Sandy Cr. These intermittent watercourses suggest a landscape shaped by seasonal flow and the necessity of erosion control. Transportation in this ranching country is primarily facilitated by state-maintained routes like Ranch Road 2162 and Ranch Road 2272, which connect the open rangeland between the draws of Betty Cr and Brushy Cr. This survey captures the rural character of the region where land use remains closely tied to the natural hydrology of the Rolling Plains.