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2009 Map of American Horse Lake

Name: 2009 Topographic Map of American Horse Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2009
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2009

About this map

The Canadian River cuts diagonally across this portion of Blaine County, defining a landscape shaped by water and rural settlement. In the early 21st century, the area is characterized by scattered family and community sites, most notably the numerous burial grounds that speak to the local history of the region. Localities such as Whirlwind Cemetery, Emmanuel Cemetery, and Macedonia Cemetery are positioned among a grid of section roads like N2470 Rd and E0880 Rd.

Hydrological engineering is central to this geography, anchored by American Horse Lake and its corresponding American Horse Lake Dam. Smaller scale water management is evident in the Nelson Burns Dam and Groendyke Pond Number 1, which capture runoff from tributaries like Squaw Creek and Bear Creek. This map offers a clear view of the intersection between Oklahoma's natural drainage patterns and the established road network that has served these rural communities for generations.