2016 Map of Quitaque Peaks

About this map

Quitaque Peaks dominate the landscape at the boundary of Floyd and Motley counties, where the high plains meet the intricate breaks of the Caprock Escarpment. This 2016 survey illustrates the rugged drainage systems that feed the N Pease River, including Hall Creek and Brushy Creek. The map provides specific genealogical and industrial points of interest, such as the Keeter Graves located north of the peaks and the Quitaque Railway Tunnel in the northwest corner, a significant engineering feature of the local rail history. The transition from the flat agricultural tablelands into the deeply eroded canyons is marked by a network of ranch roads like FM 1065 and FM 97, which navigate the complex topography near McWilliams Lake and the various branches of Quitaque Creek.