2016 Map of Gilpin

About this map

The Gilpin settlement serves as the primary focal point of this 2016 survey, situated where the rolling plains of West Texas meet a complex network of canyons and draws. This landscape is defined by the drainage patterns of Duck Cr and Dry Duck Cr, which carve through the terrain south of the Dickens Co Kent Co boundary. To the east and north, the topography becomes significantly more dissected, revealing numerous named landforms that reflect local nomenclature and perhaps family histories. Features such as John Bell Canyon, Dark Canyon, and North Pole Canyon characterize this broken ground. The map also identifies Red Hill and Getaway Canyon, providing a detailed look at the physical geography that influenced ranching and transit routes in this part of the state, including historic corridors like FM 3294.