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2011 Map of Santa Rosa Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Santa Rosa Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Santa Rosa Lake serves as the central focal point for this section of Wilbarger County, created by the Santa Rosa Dam along Beaver Creek. The landscape is defined by ranching infrastructure and seasonal water sources, featuring localized hubs such as the Santa Rosa Ranch and the Santa Rosa Pens to the north. These named sites suggest a long-standing cattle-rearing tradition in this part of North Texas.

Smaller water bodies and drainage systems, including Lillus Creek, Commanche Creek, and Grapevine Creek, network across the terrain. Remote outposts like D's Camp near Cedar Bluff Tank and Four Corners Cow Camp illustrate the dispersed nature of settlement in this region. The presence of specialized sites like Four Corners Cow Camp Lake and several tanks highlights the vital role of water management for sustaining livestock in this arid environment.