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2016 Map of Whiteflat

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Whiteflat anchors the northeastern corner of this West Texas landscape, where the High Plains break into the breaks of the Pease River valley. The community is situated along a network of ranch roads, notably Ranch Rd 2999 and Co Rd 101, serving as a local hub for the surrounding agricultural and ranching land. Genealogy researchers will find both the Whiteflat Cem and the Old Whiteflat Cem located near the town site, providing a record of early settlement in Motley County.

The terrain becomes increasingly complex to the south and west, where the Middle Pease River and its tributaries, such as Salt Creek and Boggy Creek, have carved deep into the earth. Prominent landmarks like Connally Peak, Antelope Hill, and Boone Mountain rise above the drainage systems. Named features like Jesse James Draw and Lost Canyon suggest a rugged local history, while water sources such as Dripping Springs and Jack Spray Lake highlight the critical role of hydrology in this arid environment.