2016 Map of Leeper Creek

About this map

The rolling ranchlands of the Texas Big Country are defined here by a network of drainage basins straddling the Shackelford Co and Callahan Co line. The terrain is characterized by intricate contouring around watercourses like Salt Prong Hubbard Cr and the map's namesake, Leeper Cr. These seasonal and perennial streams create a rugged topography, particularly visible around Deadman Draw and the various branches of Long Cr. Evidence of modern water management appears with Vanzandt Lake Number 2 in the northeast, while the human footprint remains sparse, limited primarily to rural routes such as Co RD 190. This survey offers a clear view of the natural hydrology that has dictated land use in this part of West Texas for generations, showing how cattle and land were managed before further modern encroachment.