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2022 Map of Sand Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Colorado River meanders across this West Texas landscape, cutting through the high plains at the boundary of Dawson and Borden Counties. This region is defined by a network of drainage features that feed the river system, including Sand Cr, Gold Cr, and the smaller Tobacco Cr. The topography reveals the intricate erosion of the Caprock, where landmarks like Buck Canyon, Coon Hollow, and Crane Draw illustrate the deep carving of the terrain by seasonal water flow.

Transportation routes are sparse but critical, anchored by E Us Hwy 180 crossing the northern section and Fm 1054 running along the eastern edge. A grid of rural roads, such as Co RD 25 and Co RD 224, provides access to the expansive rangelands. The survey captures a moment in the modern era where the intersection of state highways and county tracks maintains the only human infrastructure in an otherwise stark, drainage-carved environment.