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2010 Map of Haystack Mountain

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Haystack Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Haystack Mountain rises above a landscape defined by significant water management efforts in this part of Dickens County. The terrain is marked by a series of engineered water controls, including numerous grade stabilization structures and Soil Conservation Service projects designed to manage the flow of Duck Creek, Cottonwood Creek, and Washout Creek. These features, such as Soil Conservation Service Lake 1 and Grade Stabilization Structure Ca-5 Reservoir, indicate a focus on erosion control and water retention within the drainage basins.

The landscape is further characterized by distinct natural landforms like Scobble Canyon and Hobble Canyon. A network of rural routes, including FM 193 and various county roads such as Co RD 128, provides access across the plains and through the breaks. This documentation of rural infrastructure and water resource management reflects the specialized agricultural and conservation priorities of the region in the early 21st century.