2010 Map of Garcia Lake

About this map

Garcia Lake and the drainage of Tierra Blanca Creek define this high plains landscape in Deaf Smith County. The terrain is characterized by a sparse, geometric network of rural infrastructure, where isolated water features provided critical landmarks for early ranching and travel. A system of county roads, including Co RD V and Co RD U, segments the territory into large agricultural blocks typical of the Texas Panhandle. The presence of FM 1058 serves as a primary east-west corridor through the region. This 2010 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey preserves the exact layout of the plains before further modern development, highlighting the relationship between the natural topography of the creek beds and the rigid human-made grid of the county road system.