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2016 Map of Indian Peak

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Indian Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Palo Duro Canyon carves through the northern portion of this landscape, where the Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River flows past the mouth of Indian Cr. This Briscoe County terrain is defined by a series of dramatic breaks and draws, notably Folley Canyon and the prominent Indian Peak that rises above the surrounding plains. The drainage pattern is complex, with Comanche Cr, W Fork Dinner Cr, and Little Indian Cr creating a deeply eroded topography of mesas and canyons.

Evidence of local ranching and land use is sparse but specific, with features like Wild Horse Tank and Folley Park indicating the character of the high plains economy. The southern reaches are marked by more open country, accessed by Co RD R and Co RD O, which skirt the edges of deep relief like Cleveland Draw. This survey provides a clear view of the high-elevation canyonlands before they transition into the flatter Panhandle prairie.