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2010 Map of Anthon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Anthon sits in the northeast corner of this Oklahoma landscape, which is defined by an extensive network of water management sites along the Barnitz Creek drainage. Numerous reservoirs and dams, such as the Barnitz Creek Site 21 Reservoir and Barnitz Creek Site 34 Dam, illustrate a systematic approach to flood control and soil conservation in Custer County. The terrain is bifurcated by the winding paths of East Barnitz Creek, West Barnitz Creek, and Dry Creek, which dictate the placement of local infrastructure and the gridded rural road system.

Genealogists and local historians can locate long-established landmarks like Gyp Cemetery and Sare Cemetery, which provide vital touchpoints for family research in this agricultural region. The map reveals the interplay between the natural hydrology and human-engineered features like the Barnitz Creek Site 56 Reservoir, showing how the land was adapted to sustain its inhabitants in the early 21st century.