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2022 Map of Flattop

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The rolling plains of West Texas meet the boundary lines of Jones, Shackelford, and Callahan counties in this detailed study of the rural landscape northeast of Abilene. The terrain is defined by the ephemeral drainages of Spring Creek, W Fork Spring Creek, and S Prong Long Creek, which carve a network of draws across the ranch land. Human impact is centered on the local transportation network and small-scale landmarks such as Portlock Airfield and the Hamby Cemetery, reflecting the area's agrarian roots and quiet aviation history.

Further south, the landscape is punctuated by Flattop, a prominent terrain feature near the Callahan County line. The map meticulously documents a grid of county roads, including Wildcat Road and Ranch Road 604, that connect isolated homesteads and ranches. This record provides a clear view of the modern rural infrastructure and land use patterns that characterize this part of the Big Country region.