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2016 Map of Pitchfork Ranch

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Pitchfork Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Pitchfork Ranch anchors this landscape in the southern plains of West Texas, situated along the complex drainage network of the S Wichita River. The topography is defined by a series of dramatic breaks and incisions, including Davidson Canyon and Water Canyon in the north, and Flakemoore Canyon to the south. This 2016 survey illustrates the remote character of the Dickens Co King Co boundary line, where land use is dominated by large-scale ranching operations and natural watercourses.

Water management and natural hydrology are central to the area's geography, with the Geneva Fork feeding the Wichita while Salt Cr, Brushy Cr, and Croton Cr carve through the terrain. Evidence of local infrastructure is limited to corridors like Co RD 371, highlighting the sparse settlement pattern. For researchers, the map provides a clear record of named landmarks like T Fortyone Canyon and Hanna Draw, which remain vital for navigating this expansive ranching territory.