2019 Map of Deep Lake

About this map

Wakefield Lake and the branching drainage of North McClellan Creek define the landscape of this portion of Gray County. This 2019 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures a ranching-focused terrain characterized by a dense network of local roads named for prominent families and ranching operations. The topography transitions from the flatter plains in the west, where Deep Lake Rd and Baggerman Rd intersect, to the complex ravine systems of the N-McClellan Cr to the east. For those studying local land ownership and the evolution of Texas Panhandle ranching, the map identifies landmarks like the Taylor Ranch HQ and indicates the routes of modern transportation corridors such as Farm Rd 2477 and Farm Rd 293 as they navigate the breaks of the Red River watershed.