2016 Map of Cottonwood Creek

About this map

Water management dominates this arid landscape at the boundary of Garza County and Kent County. The region is defined by a dense network of man-made livestock tanks and reservoirs necessary for ranching, including family-named sites like Chestney Tank, Holloway Tank, and Holly Tank. These artificial water sources contrast with the natural drainage patterns of Slicknasty Creek and Cottonwood Creek. The northern reaches are shaped by the Salt Fork Brazos River, while the southern portion features the North Fork Double Mountain Fork Brazos River. This hydrologic infrastructure supports the sprawling ranchlands, with the Beggs Ranch Airport serving as a remote aviation landmark amidst the drainages of Sand Tank and Home Draw.