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2012 Map of Roaring Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Roaring Springs serves as the focal point of this Motley County landscape, situated at the confluence of local history and the West Texas plains. The settlement’s grid is clearly defined by streets such as Mt Zion St and Walnut Ave, while the surrounding terrain is marked by a network of drainage systems including Dutchman Cr and Tee Pee Cr. These watercourses, along with named sources like Hackberry Spring and Ballard Spring, highlight the vital role of water in this semi-arid environment.

Evidence of ranching and aviation history is preserved through features such as McDonald Camp and the Buzz Field Airport. For genealogists and local historians, the placement of the Roaring Springs Cem and Scott Cem provides critical points for family research. The map captures a moment in the early 21st century when the traditional ranching economy intersected with modern infrastructure like State Loop 42 and Ranch Road 684.