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2010 Map of Santa Rosa Lake SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

South Beaver Creek and its many winding tributaries define this portion of Knox County, where ranching operations have reshaped the hydrology of the Texas landscape. The presence of Waggoner Ranch Lake Number 8, secured by the Waggoner Ranch Lake Number 8 Dam, indicates the significant footprint of one of the region's most prominent landholdings. Further south, the Waggoner Lake Number 6 Dam provides additional water management along the drainage of Crooked Creek.

The terrain is dissected by numerous seasonal waterways, including Rose Hollow Creek and Fish Creek, which flow toward the North Wichita River at the southern boundary. This 2010 survey shows a sparsely populated area primarily serviced by FM 1919, reflecting a rural environment where land use is dictated by the requirements of large-scale cattle ranching and water conservation in a semi-arid climate.