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2011 Map of Whitlash

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Whitlash
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Canada United States of America border defines the northern edge of this Liberty County landscape, where the settlement of Whitlash serves as a remote hub for the surrounding ranching community. The map illustrates a semi-arid geography marked by numerous coulees, such as Kent Coulee and Sears Coulee, and a complex water management system featuring many small impoundments like Italian Stallion Dam, Two Turtle Dam, and Multiplier Dam. These structures support local agricultural operations including the Demarest Ranch and Parsell Ranch.

Energy and mineral extraction are evident at the Arch Apex Gas Field and the Gold Butte Mine, indicating the region's diverse economic activities beyond livestock. Social and civic life centers on the Whitlash Post Office and the Whitlash Cemetery, while the Port of Whitlash signifies its role as a quiet international crossing point. The map's detailed road network, including Gold Butte Rd and Strawberry Rd, connects isolated reservoirs like Cook Reservoir and Fitzpatrick Lake across the drainage basins of Breed Creek and Duce Creek.