2012 Map of Gem

About this map

Gem sits in the Texas Panhandle as the primary settlement in this 2012 topographic study, located within the rolling breaks south of the Canadian River. The landscape is defined by the deep incisions of Hay Cr and Spring Cr, which drain toward the river through a network of dry draws and mesas. Water management is a visible priority across this arid terrain, evidenced by the Soil Conservation Service Site 29 Reservoir and Soil Conservation Service Site 30 Reservoir to the south. Local landmarks like Rattlesnake Hill and the Prairie Dell Cem provide specific points of reference for genealogists and local historians tracing the heritage of Hemphill County. In the northern reaches, Kritzer Lake and Timber Lakes offer unique water features in an area otherwise dominated by rangeland and the braided channels of the river valley.