2022 Map of McDowell Creek

About this map

Canadian River bottomlands and the elevated plains of the Texas Panhandle converge in this survey of northern Potter County. The landscape is defined by the expansive Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, where the waters of Lake Meredith are framed by a complex network of breaks and canyons. Prominent landforms like Hackberry Mesa and Lost Mesa rise above the drainage systems of McDowell Cr and Red Draw. This topography illustrates the transition from the flat Cactus Flats to the deeply incised gorges of Apache Canyon and Devils Canyon. Local history is anchored by early routes like Mcbride Ranch Road (Rt 212) and naming conventions found in Pappoose Draw and Tincup Spring, which point to the area's ranching and frontier heritage.