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2010 Map of Wright Patman Lake

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Wright Patman Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Wright Patman Lake dominates this landscape in Bowie County, created by the engineering of the Wright Patman Dam and Texarkana Dam. The reservoir's sprawling, jagged shoreline creates numerous inlets where creeks like Elliott Creek, Rochelle Creek, and Fleming Creek meet the rising waters. To the northwest, the settlement of Redwater sits near the headwaters of these drainage systems, while the local history of the upland areas is anchored by the Hollaway Cemetery and winding country routes like Red River Rd N and Pine Ridge Rd.

The southern reach of the map follows the course of the Sulphur River below the dam, where the McCartney Bridge crosses the water. This area reveals the smaller Caver Lake and its associated Caver Lake Dam, contrasting with the large-scale water management of the main reservoir. Recreational and access points such as Clear Springs Park and the Elliott Bluff Boat Ramp Road highlight the transition of this river valley into a major regional hydraulic and leisure resource.