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2016 Map of Torrey House

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Torrey House
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Torrey House sits at the heart of this landscape where the Canadian River cuts through the high plains of Oldham County. The terrain is defined by deep breaks and seasonal watercourses, including the notable Little Torrey Canyon and Torrey Canyon that drain toward the river's path. These natural features provided essential shelter and water in an arid environment, a fact reflected in the presence of several water management sites like Rita Blanca Tank and the Old Goodnight Tank.

The road network is sparse, highlighted primarily by the Quien Sabe Ranch Rd in the northeast, indicating the area's primary use for large-scale ranching operations. Numerous creeks, such as Punta de Agua Cr, Moneto Cr, and Los Redos Cr, create a complex drainage system across the northern half of the sheet, while Alamosa Cr appears in the southeast. This survey documents the critical intersection of water resources and ranching infrastructure in the Texas Panhandle.