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2019 Map of Giles

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Giles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Giles serves as a central anchor in this landscape of the Texas Panhandle, positioned along a prominent corridor where local roads like 2nd ST and Co RD 29 intersect. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of drainage systems, most notably the winding paths of N Fork Buck Cr and the South Fork Buck Creek. These waterways, along with tributaries like Parker Creek and Berkley Creek, carve through the region, creating a complex topography of draws and ridges.

Evidence of local recreation and water resources appears in the eastern portion of the map at Club Lake and the nearby Club Spring. The boundary between Donley Co and Collingsworth Co runs vertically through the eastern half of the sheet, marking a significant jurisdictional division in this ranching country. The map captures a contemporary look at the rural infrastructure, including a dense grid of county roads such as Co RD Aa and Co RD 31 that facilitate movement across the dissected plains.