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2016 Map of Colwell Creek

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Colwell Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The North Wichita River meanders sharply across the boundary between Foard and Knox counties, defining the lower portion of this West Texas landscape. The terrain is characterized by the winding waterway and its tributaries, including Colwell Cr and S Beaver Cr, which cut through the ranchland. To the south, Ignorant Ridge rises above the river valley, providing a significant topographic landmark in an area largely defined by drainage patterns and cattle country.

Rural infrastructure is represented by a network of secondary roads such as Montgomery Ranch Rd, Halsell Rd, and FM 1919, which connect isolated homesteads and ranching operations. The inclusion of Kiowa Lake near the river's bend highlights the importance of water management in this arid region. This survey captures the sparse settlement and geographic features of the Rolling Plains before further modernization altered the local landscape.