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1967 Map of Hornica Creek

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Hornica Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

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The North Pease River dominates the northern boundary of this Texas panhandle landscape, where the confluence with Quitaque Creek marks a significant hydrological junction. The terrain transition is defined by the sharp incisions of Arroyo Red and the deep cut of Walker Canyon, illustrating the erosional character of the Rolling Plains. Resource management in this arid environment is evident through a network of water-lifting infrastructure, including the Walker Canyon Windmill and the Dugout Windmill.

Remote transportation and industry are represented by a solitary Landing Strip and localized excavations like the Gravel Pit. These features, alongside the meandering paths of Hornica Creek and Tom Ball Creek, provide a detailed record of the mid-century ranching and land-use patterns in Motley County, revealing a landscape where development is dictated by the availability of water and the orientation of the canyons.