1965 Map of Cope Creek

About this map

Mackenzie Reservoir and its surrounding canyonlands dominate this 1960s landscape along the border of Swisher and Briscoe counties. The map captures the rugged drainage patterns where Tule Creek and Rock Creek carve deep into the High Plains escarpment, leading toward the dramatic topographic feature known as The Narrows. While much of the upland is marked by scattered depressions and ranching operations like Flowers Ranch and Mayfield Ranch, the canyon floors reveal a more complex network of springs and seasonal water sources.