2022 Map of Cooper Creek

About this map

Agricultural water management and the rugged draws of the High Plains define this corner of Garza County. The landscape is marked by a network of named stock tanks, essential infrastructure for ranching in this arid region. These features, such as Kelly Tank and Rock Tank, are situated along the drainage systems that feed into the local creek network. The topography is dominated by the winding path of Cooper Creek and the broader valley of the Double Mountain Fork Brazos River, which cuts through the southern portion of the map. This area represents the classic cattle country of West Texas, where water sources like Crowley Tank and Frog Tank serve as vital landmarks across the rolling rangeland. The map illustrates how human activity in the early 21st century remains closely tied to the natural hydrology of the Brazos River basin.