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2010 Map of Collins Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Matthews Ranch serves as a central landmark in this ranching landscape of Shackelford County, defined by a network of seasonal watercourses and private ranch roads. The drainage pattern is dominated by the Clear Fork Brazos River in the northeast corner, fed by numerous tributaries including Lambshead Creek, Jackson Branch, and Walnut Creek.

Land management in this part of Texas is evidenced by water control features like Lambshead Tank and the Lambshead Tank Dam, essential infrastructure for livestock in the semi-arid environment. The road network, including Matthews Ranch Rd and various county roads like Co Rd 292, illustrates the sparse, large-acreage settlement pattern of the region. Local hydrology is further detailed by the paths of Collins Creek and Mill Creek, which carve through the open terrain.