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2010 Map of Thomas Ranch

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Thomas Ranch
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 and the Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River dominate the southern half of this Randall County landscape, where the flat plains of the Llano Estacado break into a complex system of draws and canyons. The drainage pattern is exceptionally detailed, featuring names such as Nameless Draw, Windmill Draw, and Dugout Draw, illustrating how water has shaped the Panhandle topography over time.

Legacy ranching operations define the settlement pattern, with several large holdings including Thomas Ranch, Smoot Ranch, and Stevens Ranch distributed across the northern tablelands. The presence of True Airport near the Claude Hwy indicates the modern integration of aviation into this traditional agricultural region. This survey captures a moment where the grid of rural roads like Pullman Rd and Goathead Rd meets the winding, natural descent into the canyon floor at Deep Canyon.