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2012 Map of Haystack Mountain

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Haystack Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Haystack Mtn rises above a landscape defined by significant water management and erosion control in Dickens County. The local terrain is characterized by numerous small reservoirs and stabilization projects, including the Soil Conservation Service Lake 1 and a sequence of structures along the drainage of Duck Cr and Cottonwood Cr. These engineered features reflect long-term efforts to manage the watershed and soil integrity in this part of West Texas.

The presence of uniquely named landmarks like Hobble Scobble Canyon adds distinct local character to the topographic detail. A network of rural routes, such as FM-193 and numerous county roads like Co RD-107, provides the primary access across these ranch lands. Researchers can trace the sophisticated system of grade stabilization structures, from Grade Stabilization Structure Ca-1 Reservoir through Grade Stabilization Structure Ca-5 Reservoir, which illustrate the modern hydrologic management of the High Plains edge.