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2016 Map of Hay Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Caprock Escarpment cuts sharply across this Briscoe County landscape, where the flat plains of the Llano Estacado give way to a complex network of canyons and seasonal drainages. Hay Lake sits near the center of a high plateau defined by a rigid grid of agricultural roads, including Co RD I and Co RD 19. This geometric order contrasts with the winding paths of Indian Cr and Mexican Cr to the north.

As the elevation drops toward the southeast, the terrain becomes deeply incised by the headwaters of the Red River system. The Long Little Red River and Big Cottonwood Cr carve through the breaks, creating a dramatic topographical transition. Local transportation is facilitated by FM 145 and Ranch Rd 2464, providing access to the more remote reaches of Holmes Cr Park and the rugged drainage of Los Lingos Cr.