2009 Map of Baconrind Creek

About this map

Baconrind Creek and Hominy Creek define the drainage patterns of this rural Osage County landscape at the turn of the 21st century. The map reveals a highly managed hydrologic system characterized by numerous artificial impoundments, such as Oknoname 113155 Reservoir and Oknoname 113156 Reservoir, each controlled by designated dams. These water management features are integrated into a terrain where livestock and land management appear central, notably at the T-Apple Ranch in the northern portion of the quadrangle. The intersection of local infrastructure, like Co RD 4551 and Co RD 5701, with natural waterways such as Wild Horse Creek and Little Chief Creek, illustrates the layout of ranching and rural life in this part of Oklahoma. The presence of these reservoirs highlights the reliance on engineered water sources for agriculture and land use in the region.