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2010 Map of Natural Dam Lake

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Natural Dam Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Natural Dam Lake dominates the northeastern corner of this West Texas landscape, its sprawling, irregular shoreline illustrating the complex hydrology of the Permian Basin. This arid region is defined by ephemeral drainages and salt-crusted basins, where water is a precious and defining resource. The small settlement of Morita sits along the eastern edge of the quadrangle, serving as a focal point for the surrounding ranching and agricultural operations.

Surface water management is evident in the naming of local landmarks such as Calf Tank and Red Tank, while the natural drainage patterns are traced by Buzzard Draw and Hamilton Draw. Between the large water bodies and the low-lying Red Salt Lake, the terrain rises toward Indian Point, a distinctive geographic marker in an area characterized by wide-open plains and specialized road networks like Farm Rd 3033.