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1971 Map of Day Canyon

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Day Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Buffalo Lake sits at the center of this high plains landscape, where the border between Quay Co and Curry Co is defined by a series of dramatic geographic shifts. The northern half of the map is dominated by the prominent elevation of Park Hill and its neighbor Little Park Hill, punctuated by Round Mountain. This upland area is deeply carved by several drainage systems, including Taylor Canyon, Rusk Canyon, and the map's namesake, Day Canyon.

Lower elevations are characterized by a series of water-gathering points and ranching infrastructure, such as Dripping Spring and Boney Hill. Multiple wells scattered across the terrain suggest the reliance on subsurface water for the region's agricultural or ranching needs in the early 1970s. The eastern edge of the map is situated just six miles from the Texas state line, highlighting its position on the eastern Llano Estacado.