1985 Map of Willow Arroyo

About this map

Stinkhole Divide anchors the central terrain of this Texas Panhandle landscape, where the high plains break into a complex system of drainage and erosion. Located at the intersection of Armstrong, Donley, and Briscoe counties, the area is defined by a series of significant watercourses including Lone Tree Creek and Willow Arroyo. The topography is shaped by the transition toward the dramatic Palo Duro Can, with the land falling away into intricate seasonal creek beds. The presence of numerous corrals and unnamed windmills suggests a landscape primarily dedicated to large-scale ranching and cattle operations. Researchers can trace the winding paths of Hackberry Creek and Battle Creek through the varied elevation, illustrating how water management and natural drainage dictated the settlement patterns and land use in this part of the Llano Estacado during the mid-1980s.