2009 Map of Bethany NE

About this map

Deer Creek and its many tributaries, including Bloody Rush Creek and Bluff Creek, define the drainage patterns of this transitioning Oklahoma landscape north of Oklahoma City. By 2009, the area shows a distinct shift from agricultural roots to modern suburban development, evidenced by the dense residential grids of Napa Valley Rd and Saratoga Xing contrasted against large reservoir tracts like Oknoname 16 Reservoir. Local history is anchored by the Christner Cemetery and Whistler Cemetery, while the Higbee Community Hall serves as a reminder of earlier rural community life. Small private aviation hubs like Wakefield Strip and the Northwest Edmond Airport emphasize the region's low-density, wide-open layout at the turn of the decade. The map also documents numerous earthen works, including the J-M Ranch Dam and Deer Creek Farms Dam, which have altered the natural flow of these prairie streams.