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2016 Map of Bessie

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Clinton and the smaller community of Bessie occupy this Oklahoma landscape, defined by the winding course of the Washita River and a extensive network of water management projects. The map documents an area deeply concerned with water conservation and flood control, evidenced by the numerous reservoirs scattered throughout the terrain, including Bear Creek Site 5 Reservoir, South Clinton Laterals Site 6 Reservoir, and the Boggy Cr Watershed Site 27 Reservoir.

For genealogists and local historians, the sheet provides a meticulous record of local burial sites and landmarks. These range from the centrally located Clinton Cem and the Tuberculosis Sanatorium Cem to the rural Chapel Hill Cem and Union-Hatchett Cem. The grid-like road system, featuring routes such as W Commerce Rd and Golden W Rd, connects these remote sites across the Custer and Washita county line, providing a clear picture of the modern rural infrastructure surrounding these two towns.