2016 Map of Horse Creek North

About this map

The Canadian River flows across this landscape in Roberts County, Texas, carving a wide bed through the high plains. This 2016 survey documents the intricate drainage network north of the river, where ephemeral waterways like Pickett Ranch Creek and Point Cr cut through the terrain. The topography here is defined by these seasonal watercourses and the sparse infrastructure of ranching life, illustrated by the presence of McMordie Lake and various ranch access routes such as Payne Ranch Rd. South of the river, the land rises into more complex breaks and draws, notably around Horse Cr and Home Ranch Cr. The map captures a moment in the modern era where the geography is still largely shaped by large landholdings and the natural hydrology of the Texas Panhandle.