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2019 Map of Dickens South

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Dickens South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Dickens serves as the focal point of this West Texas landscape, where the town's grid is established by streets such as Chalk St and Montgomery. Just northeast of the main settlement lies the Dickens Cem, a primary point of interest for genealogists tracing local families. The terrain transition is striking as the flat lands around the town give way to the complex topography of the Croton Breaks to the east, a deeply dissected area of canyons and ridges.

Water management in this arid region is visible through features like Lehew Lake Number 1 and Lehew Lake Number 2, which sit near the base of Cathey Hill. To the southwest, the distinctive landform of Soldier Mound rises near Duck Cr, marking a historical landmark in the rolling plains. The map also detail the drainage patterns of Croton Cr and Wilson Draw, which define the ranching and agricultural potential of the surrounding Dickens County countryside.