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2016 Map of Giles

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Giles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Giles is positioned along a primary corridor in the Texas Panhandle, defined by a complex drainage system feeding into the Red River watershed. This modern survey illustrates a landscape of intermittent streams and managed water, where features like Club Lake and Evans Lake provide localized reservoirs amidst the rolling terrain of eastern Donley County. The map records the precise boundary with Collingsworth County to the east, showing how local transit routes like FM 1547 and Co Rd 20 bridge the gap between rural ranching operations.

Waterways like the N Fork Buck Cr and S Fork Buck Cr dominate the topography, carving distinct paths toward the southeast. The settlement of Giles itself remains a focal point for the surrounding network of county roads, including Co Rd AA and Co Rd 31, which connect the scattered agricultural interests of the region. The map provides an essential record of modern land use and hydrological patterns in this specific corner of the Panhandle.