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2019 Map of Vat Camp

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Canadian River meanders across the northern reaches of this Oldham County landscape, defining the topography of the High Plains. This region is characterized by significant water features that support the local ranching environment, including the named site of Vat Camp located in the southern portion of the quadrangle. Drainages like Trujillo Cr and Agua de Piedra Cr carve through the terrain, leading toward the river basin and creating a network of seasonal waterways.

Water sources such as Charvez Spring and Dripping Springs appear as vital points in an otherwise arid expanse, likely serving as long-standing landmarks for local travel and livestock. Man-made improvements to the landscape are evident at the West Dam Tank, while natural features like Las Marches Creek further illustrate the complex drainage patterns of the Texas Panhandle. The map captures the balance between natural spring sites and the infrastructure of the cattle industry.