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2019 Map of Murphy Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Stasney Lake serves as a primary water landmark in this pocket of Shackelford County, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainage and creek beds. The terrain is bisected by numerous watercourses including Murphy Cr, Newcomb Cr, and McDowell Cr, along with its southern tributary, S Br McDowell Cr. These waterways dictate the local topography, creating a series of draws and ridges that have historically influenced land use and the placement of cattle guards and ranching infrastructure.

Transportation throughout the area is characterized by a high density of private and county roads, such as Co RD 109 and PVT RD 1091, which provide access to large ranching parcels and homesteads. The presence of Ranch Rd 2482 in the southern portion suggests a more established corridor for local transit, connecting the remote interior with regional thoroughfares. This survey captures a modern look at the rural West Texas ranching economy, highlighting the relationship between water sources and the road networks required to manage the land.