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2019 Map of Ramsdell

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The rolling Panhandle terrain of the Wheeler County and Collingsworth County border is defined by a dendritic network of ephemeral drainage systems. These seasonal watercourses, including N Long Dry Cr, S Long Dry Cr, and Richardson Cr, carve deep into the landscape, dictating the placement of ranch roads and property lines. The southern portion of the map is particularly characterized by the high-density contour lines of the Sandy Creek drainage, illustrating the sharp relief found in these Texas breaks.

Modern transportation infrastructure, centered on the I- 40 Svc Rd corridor, cuts across the northern section, contrasting with the legacy of local ranching access. Named routes like Mcdowell Ranch Rd and Co Rd South Dakota provide insight into the rural connectivity of the region, while Co Line Rd marks the administrative divide between counties. This survey reflects the persistence of ranching-based land use in a region where water management and terrain remain the primary factors in human settlement.