2022 Map of East Dry Creek

About this map

The Canadian River meanders across the northern half of this Texas Panhandle landscape, where the braided riverbed meets a network of rugged canyons and draws. This region, straddling the Roberts and Hemphill County line, is defined by water sources critical to the local ranching economy. Named features like Jim Waterfield Lake and the nearby Waterfield Springs signify the importance of reliable water in this arid environment, while a sparse grid of ranch roads like Quarter Horse Rd and S Camp Rd provide the only access across the dissected breaks. Several tributaries, including Horse Ranch Cr, Hackberry Cr, and Barton Cr, feed into the main river channel, illustrating the drainage patterns that have shaped the local topography. This map documents a contemporary view of a remote cattle-country landscape where geographic naming often reflects long-standing family ranching operations.