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2012 Map of Rotten Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Rotten Hill and the surrounding rangelands of the Texas Panhandle define this landscape, where the primary infrastructure centers on the movement of water and livestock. The map reveals a high concentration of water-management landmarks vital to ranching in Potter County, including the Wooden Tower Windmill, Wildorado Windmill, and Cottonwood Windmill. These features, along with specialized locations like the Shipping Pasture Windmill, indicate the area's ongoing dedication to cattle operations.

Surface water is sparse but notable, with the Sierrita de la Cruz Cr and Wildorado Cr cutting through the terrain. One of the few significant water features is the Blue Hole, a distinctive point along Daniels Cr. Human settlement is minimal, centered on Wildorado Camp and connected by Locust ST, reflecting the expansive, low-density character of this portion of the Llano Estacado. The presence of the Oil Well Windmill also hints at the intersection of energy production and traditional agricultural land use.