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1971 Map of Humdinger Spring

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Humdinger Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Canadian River winds across the southern reaches of this Panhandle landscape, where the braided riverbed meets landmarks like Catfish Bend and George Canyon. This 1971 survey captures a ranching territory defined by its water sources, where named crossings like Partwood Crossing and Strip Crossing provided essential passage over the river.

Away from the riverbanks, the terrain is dotted with isolated water improvements essential for cattle operations. Features such as High Lonesome Windmill, Pedarosa Vats Windmill, and Rachel Windmill highlight the remote nature of the region. Natural springs, including the namesake Humdinger Spring and Pedarosa Spring, serve as vital anchors in a landscape also shaped by drainage systems like Romero Creek and Antelope Creek.