2016 Map of Antelope Hills

About this map

The Antelope Hills rise prominently in the western Oklahoma landscape, defining a rugged boundary between the High Plains and the winding course of the Canadian River. This 2016 survey documents the rural borderlands of Ellis and Roger Mills Counties, where the terrain is marked by deep drainage patterns from waterways like Oasis Creek and Cottonwood Creek. The settlement pattern is sparse, reflecting the ranching and agricultural heritage of the region, evidenced by a network of sectional roads and small-scale water management like the Bill Sherrill Reservoir. A significant point for local history and genealogy is the Lone Tree Cemetery, situated on the plains just west of the river's bend, serving as a quiet landmark of the area's early homesteading families.