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2022 Map of East Afton NE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The S Wichita River and its intricate drainage network define this expanse of West Texas where the borders of Dickens and King counties meet. The landscape is deeply incised by complex canyon systems, most notably Long Canyon and Davidson Canyon, which feed into the primary river valley. These topographical features reveal a rugged hydrology where ephemeral streams like Geneva Fork and China Creek have carved significant relief into the plains.

Evidence of historical water sources is found at Dripping Spring, while the area's modern infrastructure is limited to rural routes such as FM 193 and County Road 114. The transition from elevated tablelands into deep draws like Wildcat Draw and Shinnery Draw illustrates the erosional forces shaping this portion of the Rolling Plains. The map captures a sparsely populated territory where the primary landmarks are the natural contours and named watercourses like Willow Creek and Cottonwood Creek.