2019 Map of Southerland Canyon

About this map

Haystack Brine Springs and Salt Flat Brine Spring define the saline hydrology of this West Texas landscape along the border of King and Stonewall counties. The terrain is characterized by deeply eroded drainage systems, including Haystack Canyon and Southerland Canyon, which cut through the high plains toward the Salt Croton Cr. This area is marked by unique geographical features like the Salt Flat and Haystack Mtn, suggesting a mineral-rich environment where water sources are often brackish. Ranching infrastructure is evident through named water bodies such as Bar S Ranch Lake and South Tank, while a network of county roads like Co RD 448 provides access through the rugged breaks. The convergence of numerous intermittent streams, such as Dove Cr and Salt Cr, illustrates the complex watershed that feeds into the larger Croton Creek system.