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2010 Map of Cottonwood Camp

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Cottonwood Camp and a series of named outposts characterize this cattle-ranching landscape in Hall County. The geography is defined by the braided path of the North Pease River and its seasonal tributaries, including Wind River and Cottonwood Creek. Unlike typical grid-settled regions, the map shows a specialized ranching infrastructure where named sites like Bridlebit Camp, Alto Vista Camp, and Turkey Creek Ranch serve as the primary landmarks across the rolling terrain.

Water security in this arid environment is recorded through numerous named windmills and tanks, essential for livestock management. Notable features such as the Cid Gitus Windmill, Green Windmill, and White Tank highlight the importance of localized water sources. Topographical features like Poker Canyon and T Bar Canyon break the plains, while rural routes like Ranch Rd 656 provide the few fixed corridors connecting these isolated ranching operations.