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2010 Map of Sandhill

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Sandhill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Sandhill sits atop the high plains of Floyd County, where the agricultural landscape is defined by an extensive grid of country roads and intermittent watercourses. The local hydrology is characterized by ephemeral features like Running Water Draw, Callahan Draw, and the upper reaches of the White River, which winds south toward W F Daniel Lake Dam. These drainages, often dry in this part of Texas, are vital markers in a landscape otherwise dominated by industrial-scale farming.

Functional landmarks throughout the quadrangle speak to the necessity of water management in the region. Named installations such as Bois d'Arc Windmill, West Windmill, and South Windmill are mapped alongside Bois d'Arc Lake, illustrating the infrastructure required to sustain life and livestock. The map also traces the headwaters of Crawfish Creek, providing a detailed look at the rural drainage patterns before the land falls away from the Llano Estacado.