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2012 Map of Quitaque Peaks

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Quitaque Peaks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Quitaque Railway Tunnel anchors the northwestern corner of this Texas panhandle landscape, marking a significant engineering point in the local transport network. The terrain is defined by the prominent Quitaque Peaks and a complex drainage system that feeds the N Pease River. Numerous seasonal waterways, including Hall Cr, Brushy Cr, and Smith Cr, carve through the region, illustrating the hydrologic patterns of the Rolling Plains.

Remote ranching infrastructure is evident through the network of county roads like Co RD 110 and Ranch Road 1065 that navigate the varied topography. The presence of McWilliams Lake and the convergence of several creeks toward the Tom Ball Cr in the southeast reflect the essential water sources for this sparsely populated ranching territory. This survey provides a clear view of the relationship between the elevated peaks and the arterial watercourses that dominate the Motley County environment.