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2019 Map of Pitchfork Flats

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Pitchfork Flats occupies the heart of this King County landscape, where the plains give way to a dense network of erosional canyons and creek beds. To the north, the S Wichita River flows eastward, joined by tributaries such as China Cr and Long Canyon Cr. The terrain is characterized by sharp relief and family-named landmarks, including the prominent Dog Town Mtn in the northeast and deep incisions like Harper Young Canyon and Cedar Point Canyon.

Transport is limited to a few arterial routes like 114 and 82 and several county roads such as Co RD 411 that navigate the ridges between drainages. The southern portion of the quadrangle is dominated by the intricate forks of N Croton Cr, which has carved out features like Groves Hollow and Wall Canyon. This geography reflects the traditional ranching and livestock economy of West Texas, where water sources and topographic shelter dictate the placement of local infrastructure.