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2019 Map of Jay Taylor Ranch

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Jay Taylor Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Jay Taylor Ranch anchors the lower-central portion of this Oldham County landscape, where the flat plains give way to a complex network of erosional breaks and canyons. The most striking topographical feature is Mitchell Canyon, which carves deep into the terrain, leading toward the drainage of Sierrita de la Cruz Cr. This area of the Texas Panhandle is defined by its water management for ranching, evidenced by the numerous named catchments such as Horseshoe Tank, Niece Tank, and Eagle Tank.

Surface water is concentrated in several large basins, including Division Lake, Taylor Lake, and Red Lake, which serve as vital resources in this semi-arid environment. The road network is sparse, consisting primarily of rural routes like Everett Rd and Binford Rd, reflecting the remote, large-acreage nature of the local ranching economy. This topographic survey captures the intricate drainage patterns of Goodman Cr and Willow Cr as they navigate the high-plains topography.