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2012 Map of Southerland Canyon

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Southerland Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Bar S Ranch anchors the northern landscape of this King County survey, reflecting the enduring presence of large-scale cattle operations in West Texas. The region is defined by a complex drainage system characterized by mineral-rich waters, including Salt Croton Cr and the Salt Flat Brine Spring. This hydrological profile is a defining trait of the area, where the convergence of Salt Flat Cr and Salt Cr creates a distinctive environment of salt flats and brine pools.

The terrain is deeply eroded into significant landforms such as Southerland Canyon and Haystack Canyon, which break the horizon alongside Haystack Mtn. Notable for researchers are the isolated water sources essential for livestock and local wildlife, such as Hackberry Windmill, Dove Creek Spring, and Negro Tank. These features, along with names like Bitter Gulch and Panther Canyon, provide a window into the practical and descriptive naming conventions used by generations of ranchers in this corner of the state.