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2013 Map of Fowlkes

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Fowlkes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Wichita River and its complex network of tributaries define this 2013 landscape in Wichita County, Texas. The terrain is marked by significant hydrological features and cattle country infrastructure, where the Beaver Cr and Whisky Cr converge south of Bolivar Hollow. Significant water management is evident in the north with the N Fork Buffalo Cr Reservoir and Burnett Lake, reflecting the region's reliance on managed water sources for agriculture and livestock.

Settlement patterns center around the small communities of Fowlkes and Valley View, connected by a grid of ranch-to-market and local roads. Physical landmarks like Turkey Hill and Twin Mtn provide vertical relief in an area otherwise characterized by the winding paths of Buffalo Cr and Wolf Cr. The map details many family-named roads, such as Bradley Ranch Rd and Burnett Ranch Rd, providing valuable context for those tracing local land ownership and rural development.