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2010 Map of Odlaw

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Anacacho Mountains anchor this southern Texas landscape in Kinney County, characterized by a complex network of draws and canyons that define the local drainage patterns. Remote ranching infrastructure is evident at the Old Altizer Ranch and near the settlement of Odlaw, located along the northern edge of the survey. The topography is marked by evocative local place names such as Hells Halfacre and the Big Fryingpan Valley, which suggest the challenging environmental conditions encountered by early settlers and cattlemen in this arid region.

Water management is central to the area's utility, shown through features like Tonto Tank and several creek forks, including the East Prong Chaparrosa Creek and West Fork Turkey Creek. Notable topographic breaks include Goat Canyon, Buzzard Canyon, and Rough Hollow, providing a detailed look at the limestone-carved terrain. This 2010 survey provides a modern record of land use and named natural landmarks that have historically supported the ranching culture of southwest Texas.