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2022 Map of Hughes Canyon

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Hughes Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River carves through the northern reaches of this landscape, marking a significant hydrologic transition within the Texas Panhandle. This modern survey illustrates the intricate drainage patterns of the high plains, where the Palo Duro Canyon system begins its descent. The terrain is defined by a series of named draws and water catchments essential for ranching, including Antelope Tank and the Harness Tanks.

Crossing the border between Briscoe and Hall counties, the map reveals a rugged geography of canyons such as Hughes Canyon and Cottonwood Canyon that feed toward the Little Red River in the south. The presence of remote roads like Co RD 35 and RC RD navigating the margins of Antelope Flats underscores the continued rural character of this ranchland. This record provides researchers a clear view of how modern cattle-country infrastructure integrates with the natural seasonal waterways of the Caprock region.