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1967 Map of Turtle Hole Camp

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Turtle Hole Camp
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The North Pease River dominates this portion of the Texas Panhandle, carving a wide path through the rugged ranchlands of Motley County. The landscape is defined by its water infrastructure, essential for cattle ranching in this arid environment. Named water sources and livestock improvements like Little Bear Cr Tank and Crows Nest Tank are scattered across the terrain, alongside family-named landmarks such as Berryman Windmill and The Ditch Windmill.

Topographical variations are marked by Dikes Canyon and Turtle Hole Canyon, which feed into the primary river valley. High points like Lucky Knob and the sprawling Baines Flat provide a sense of the vast open range. Cultural footprints are sparse but significant, centered around the Turtle Hole Camp and Lucky Knob Camp, which serve as focal points for local navigation and history during this mid-century period of land management.