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2013 Map of Cook Creek North

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Cook Creek North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The West Texas landscape of Terrell County is defined here by a network of drainage systems and isolated cattle operations. Named family ranches, including Turner Ranch, Rock House Ranch, Barksdale Ranch, and Hutcherson Ranch, are the primary markers of human settlement in this arid region. These outposts are connected by a sparse network of unpaved tracks such as Dingler Rd and Barksdale Rd, which navigate the high ground between winding canyons.

Water is the central feature of the terrain, though most sources are ephemeral. The map documents numerous drainage courses like Cook Cr, Cedar Cr, and Cow Cr, along with the notable Prairie Canyon in the north. The presence of Cedars Springs suggests a rare permanent water source, a critical point for local ranching history. This survey illustrates the specialized land use required in this corner of the state, where vast tracts are organized around seasonal creeks like Pony Cr and Buena Cr.