2019 Map of Signal Spring

About this map

Signal Spring marks a vital water source in this corner of the Texas Panhandle, anchoring a landscape defined by the drainage networks of Oldham County. The terrain is deeply etched by the winding paths of Trujillo Cr, which flows southward through the western portion of the quadrangle. To the east, the headwaters and branches of Mujeres Cr and its E Fork Mujeres Cr create a complex system of draws and canyons typical of the High Plains transition. This modern survey illustrates how these ancient watercourses continue to dictate the placement of ranch roads and cattle tanks in a region where reliable water has historically determined the patterns of human activity and land use. The sparse distribution of named features highlights the open, ranch-dominated character of the modern landscape.