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2016 Map of Avant NW

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Avant NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Skiatook Lake dominates the southern reaches of this Osage County landscape, where its irregular, finger-like shorelines fill the lower valleys. This area of Oklahoma is defined by a dense network of drainage systems, with Bull Cr and Cedar Cr carving through the terrain towards the larger Bird Creek basin. The map reveals a land transitioning between rugged natural features like Cedar Canyon and the encroaching rural infrastructure of the early 21st century.

Surface roads such as Osage Park Rd and Ranchland Rd provide access to the ridges overlooking the reservoir, reflecting the region's modern utility for recreation and ranching. The intricate topography, marked by numerous small tributaries like Lost Cr and Clem Cr, showcases the complex erosion patterns typical of the northeast Oklahoma uplands prior to their eventual descent into the Verdigris River watershed.