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1966 Map of Torrea Peak

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Torrea Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Torrea Peak rises above a rugged ranching landscape in the Texas Panhandle, anchoring a network of remote cattle infrastructure and deep drainage systems. The terrain is defined by the expansive Torrea Flats and the intricate erosion patterns of The Cedar Brakes, where countless windmills provide the vital water source for livestock in this arid environment. The map records a dense distribution of named wells and reservoirs, including the Esperanza Windmill and the Lost Cabin Windmill, indicating the intensive land use of the mid-20th-century ranching industry.

Water management is the primary human imprint here, seen in the numerous catchment basins like Big Torrea Tank and Antelope Tank. The drainage of Alamosa Creek and its prongs, such as Middle Alamosa Creek, carve deep into the plateau. The presence of Drill Holes suggests contemporary exploration for resources beneath the surface, while Torrea Peak Camp serves as a lone outpost in this sparsely populated portion of Oldham County.