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2022 Map of Dark Canyon

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Dark Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The South Wichita River meanders across the northern reaches of this King County landscape, carving through a region defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainages and canyons. The terrain is marked by significant topographical features such as Dark Canyon and Spring Canyon in the southwest, where the land drops toward the headwaters of N Croton Cr. This environment dictates the placement of rural infrastructure, with Co RD 328 and Co RD 257 following the higher ground between creek beds.

Water management in this arid stretch of Texas is evidenced by Dark Canyon Tank, a vital point of collection amidst the numerous draws like Ash Cr, Newman Cr, and Big Buffalo Cr. The southern half of the map shows the transition into the Croton Creek watershed, with Little Croton Cr and Dikes Cr branching through the eastern sections, illustrating the complex erosional patterns that characterize this part of the Rolling Plains.