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2010 Map of The Palisades

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of The Palisades
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Palo Duro Canyon carves a dramatic path through the Texas Panhandle south of Amarillo, defining the geography of this 2010 survey. The landscape is marked by the winding course of the Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River, which feeds into significant local water features including Lake Tanglewood and the smaller Palo Duro Club Lake. These reservoirs, managed by structures like the Lake Tanglewood Dam, support residential enclaves such as The Palisades and Lake Tanglewood, which are perched along the canyon rim.

Local landmarks such as Devils Kitchen and the Cedar Way Draw illustrate the intricate drainage patterns of the high plains. Evidence of long-standing land use appears in the south with the Currie Ranch and Currie Lake, while Camp Harrington sits along the river's edge. The northern portion of the map shows the expansion of suburban Amarillo, with arterial roads like W Loop 335 S and Claude Hwy connecting the city to these outlying communities.