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2019 Map of Moss Creek Lake

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Moss Creek Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Moss Creek Lake serves as a primary geographic anchor in this arid landscape, where drainage patterns define the movement of water through an otherwise dry terrain. This 2019 survey documents the complex network of draws and creeks that characterize this portion of Howard County. Significant topographic landmarks like Signal Peak and the Signal Mountains rise above the surrounding plains, likely serving as historic vantage points for generations of travelers.

Ephemeral water sources and perennial points such as Moss Spring and Barnett Spring hint at the locations where water could be reliably found. The map also traces various drainage systems, including the distinctly named Cannibal Draw and Devils Cr, alongside man-made water features like Powell Lake. These natural and engineered water sites, connected by local roads like S Moss Lake Rd and FM 821, show how land use is shaped by the presence of water in West Texas.