2012 Map of Pickett Ranch Creek

About this map

Pickett Ranch Cr and its tributaries carve a network of drainage across this High Plains landscape in Ochiltree County. The terrain is defined by the prominent Tandy Mesa in the southeast, while the rest of the quadrangle shows a strictly gridded system of rural transport. The map documents a sparsely populated ranching and agricultural region where water management is critical, evidenced by landmarks like the Point Windmill located near the center of the sheet. Modern infrastructure including FM-281 and several county roads such as Tandy Rd and Hanks Rd provide the primary access to the scattered homesteads and pastures. Several other waterways, including Northwest Fork Point Cr, Point Cr, and Hackberry Cr, trace the subtle changes in elevation that characterize this part of the Texas Panhandle.