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2024 Map of Cochran Reservoir

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Cochran Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Cochran Reservoir sits at the center of this drainage-rich landscape in eastern Carter County, where a complex network of waterways feeds into the larger regional basins. The terrain is defined by the convergence of the North Fork Willow Creek, Middle Fork Willow Creek, and South Fork Willow Creek, creating a highly dissected topography of draws and ridges.

Surface water management and historical land use are evident through the presence of catchments and the winding path of Thompson Creek. Human movement across this remote ranching country is marked primarily by Ridge Rd, which follows the higher ground to avoid the numerous ephemeral drainages like Torgerson Draw and Zimmerman Draw. This survey provides a precise look at the hydrology of the High Plains, capturing the intricate relationship between family-named draws and the seasonal creek system.