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2018 Map of Bentley

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Bentley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The low-lying wetlands and creek bottoms of southern Oklahoma define this 2018 survey, where the Atoka and Bryan county lines meet amidst a complex network of waterways. The drainage of Clear Boggy Creek and its many tributaries, including Bois d'Arc Creek and Straight Creek, creates a landscape dotted with named water bodies such as Grassy Lake, Clear Lake, and Mossy Lake. These natural features likely dictated the early settlement patterns of the small communities of Bentley and Matoy.

For those researching family history in this corner of the Choctaw Nation's traditional territory, the map provides precise locations for several rural burial grounds, including Cane Hill Cemetery, Bentley Cemetery, Turnbull Cemetery, and Matoy Cemetery. The transition from open Prairie to wooded creek bottoms is evident near landmarks like Turnbull Springs, illustrating the enduring character of this rural ranching and farming region.