2015 Map of Gallup Creek

About this map

Gallup Cr and its tributaries carve a network of drainages through this corner of Harding County, defining a landscape of ranching and water management. The map reveals the infrastructure of high plains life, centered on localized water sources like Kemp Reservoir and Peterson Reservoir. These water bodies, along with seasonal flows from Smiley Cr and Oley Cr, support a region where distance is marked by sections and township lines rather than dense settlement. Historical markers of the area's residents appear at the Alma Cem, a quiet site near the creek banks. The terrain rises sharply at Red Butte and the distinctive escarpment known as The Jumpoff, providing prominent landmarks for those navigating the open country by way of River Rd and Clanton Rd.