2022 Map of Overstreet Lake

About this map

Palo Duro Cr cuts a distinct valley across this High Plains landscape in Deaf Smith County, creating a sharp contrast to the surrounding flat agricultural tableland. The drainage system directs seasonal runoff toward Schulte Lake and the eponymous Overstreet Lake, which sits at the center of the quadrangle. These terminal basins are characteristic of the Texas Panhandle, where localized depressions collect water in an otherwise arid environment. The human imprint on the land is defined by a rigid grid of rural routes, including Fm 2587 and Fm 1412, which facilitate the region's ranching and farming operations. The network of section-line roads like Co Rd Mm and Co Rd Kk reflects the systematic land partitioning that has governed this part of Texas since the era of early settlement and large-scale cattle ranching.