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2022 Map of Romero SE

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Romero SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Canadian River cuts through the southeastern corner of this High Plains landscape, where the border between Hartley and Oldham counties is defined by a straight survey line. This area is characterized by a network of ephemeral watercourses and vital watering points essential for ranching operations. The terrain is deeply dissected by Minneosa Cr, which winds south toward the river, joined by smaller tributaries like Hay Cr and Spring Cr.

Water management is central to the land's utility, evidenced by named depressions and man-made catchments such as Van Tyle Tank, Red Tank, and Horseshoe Tank. To the northeast, the land slopes toward Buck Arroyo, illustrating the complex drainage patterns that define this part of the Texas Panhandle. The map reveals the sparse infrastructure and remote nature of these ranch lands in the early twenty-first century.