2010 Map of Estelline NE

About this map

Wet Salt Creek and its many seasonal tributaries dominate this landscape in Childress County, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of the Texas Panhandle. This 2010 survey by the U. S. Geological Survey depicts a sparse, rural area where the hydrography is the primary defining characteristic. The map traces the winding paths of Horse Creek, Salt Creek, and Dry Salt Creek, showing how they carve through the local terrain. Human infrastructure is minimal, represented largely by solitary thoroughfares like Co Rd 7, which crosses the northern portion of the quadrangle. The lack of named settlements or civic institutions highlights the area's character as open ranch land or undeveloped prairie, providing a detailed record of the natural hydrology before any potential future shifts in land use or water management.