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2019 Map of South Fork Sulphur Draw

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of South Fork Sulphur Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Sulphur Draw and its southern branch, South Fork Sulphur Draw, dominate the topography of this High Plains landscape near the southern edge of Cochran County. The terrain is defined by the subtle drainage patterns of these ephemeral watercourses, which are flanked by an orderly grid of rural roads and section lines. This network includes major thoroughfares like FM 1585 in the north and FM 301 further south, connecting the isolated agricultural tracts and ranchlands.

The map reveals the transition into Yoakum County at the southern boundary, where the land remains largely open. The density of county roads, such as Co RD 187 and Co RD 260, reflects the intensive land use and property divisions typical of this region's modern ranching and energy-producing economy. Numerous small, unnamed depressions and cattle tanks are scattered across the plains, illustrating the critical role of surface water management in this arid Texas environment.