2020 Map of Whitetail Creek

About this map

The hydrological network of Carter County dominates this high-plains landscape, where the confluence of several seasonal watercourses defines the local drainage. Primary among these are the northern, middle, and southern branches of the namesake creek, including N Fork Whitetail Cr, Middle Fork Whitetail Cr, and S Fork Whitetail Cr. These tributaries converge into the main channel of Whitetail Cr as it flows toward the southeast. The terrain is characterized by dissected draws and ridges, exemplified by Aldrich Draw and the path carved by Boxelder Cr. Civil infrastructure is sparse, limited to a few arterial routes like Hopkin's Rd and Hammond Rd, which navigate the various forks and draws. This 2020 survey illustrates a region where land use is dictated by the natural relief and the intermittent flow of creeks like Muskrat Cr and Timber Cr.