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1998 Map of Spear Hills

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Spear Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

The Kiowa National Grassland dominates this high-plains landscape, crossing the boundary between Colfax and Harding counties. This arid territory is defined by its sophisticated water management infrastructure, evidenced by numerous named sources like Tarpley Well, Bauler Well, and Franks Place Well. These features were vital for maintaining livestock and settlement in a region where surface water is seasonal and scarce.

The physical geography is shaped by prominent rises such as Chateau Hill and the Spear Hills, which overlook a network of ephemeral drainage patterns including Alex Draw, Hubsch Draw, and Spear Draw. The presence of a Pipeline and localized industrial sites like a Quarry and Gravel Pit indicate the modern economic utility of this rangeland. The map provides a detailed record of how ranchers and land managers navigated the breaks of Carrizo Creek and Salado Creek at the close of the twentieth century.