2019 Map of Edgemon Lake

About this map

Edgemon Lake and Emerson Lake sit atop the high plains of the Texas Panhandle, marking a transition from level agricultural fields into a dissected canyon system. The landscape is defined by the sharp descent from the caprock, where numerous seasonal waterways such as Los Lingos Cr and Turkey Cr have carved deep drainage features including Dobbs Hollow, Dark Canyon, and Pole Canyon. This 2019 survey documents the complex hydrology of the region, noting unique landmarks like Lingos Falls and Red Rock Spring. The boundary between Briscoe and Floyd Counties bisects the terrain, showing a network of rural routes like FM 689 that connect isolated stock tanks and small bodies of water like Grahams Lake and Cottonwood Lake. The map illustrates the contrast between the flat, road-gridded uplands and the intricate, branching erosion patterns of the canyon breaks.