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2010 Map of Schott Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River meanders across the northern portion of this Briscoe County landscape, carving a complex network of canyons and draws through the Texas Panhandle. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, notably at Schott Mountain and the deep cuts of Folley Canyon and Lost Canyon. Land use in this 2010 survey reflects a deeply rooted ranching economy, evidenced by numerous named water features like Wagon Wheel Tank, Barrel Tank, and Bass Tank that sustain livestock across the arid breaks.

Local ranching operations are anchored at Schott Ranch and seasonal outposts like Lower Barrel Camp and Cherokee Camp. The map provides a look at the sparse infrastructure of the region, including Co RD 27 and isolated landmarks such as Stinkhole Windmill. This cartographic record captures the intersection of natural drainage systems, including Mexican Creek and Cherokee Creek, with the functional landmarks of High Plains cattle country.