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2019 Map of Torrey Peak

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Torrey Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Torrey Peak rises above the dramatic breaks of Oldham County in this contemporary survey of the Texas Panhandle. The landscape is defined by the intricate erosional patterns of The Cedar Brakes and a complex network of seasonal drainages, including Middle Alamosa Cr and Billys Creek. This map reveals a terrain where water management is critical for ranching operations, evidenced by the strategic placement of stock tanks such as Big Torrey Tank, Torrey Tank, and Antelope Tank.

Tracing the deep incisions of Torrey Canyon and smaller tributaries like Ledger Cr and Bradley Cr, researchers can see how these natural corridors dictate movement and land use across the high plains. The lack of major paved infrastructure highlights the isolation and specialized agricultural focus of this region, where survival is tied to the subtle hydrology of the creeks and the naming of specific landmarks and tanks.