1987 Map of Big Kiowa Creek

About this map

Washita River meanders across the northern reaches of this Western Oklahoma landscape, which is defined by an extensive network of petroleum extraction and rural land use. The presence of numerous Gas Wells throughout the territory illustrates the mid-1980s energy economy in Roger Mills County. Transportation legacy is visible in the Old Railroad Grade that cuts through the northern sections, marking a transition in how goods and people moved through this prairie terrain. Local heritage is anchored by dispersed burial grounds including Red Hill Cem near the river, Kiowa Cem centrally located near Little Kiowa Creek, and Carpenter Cem to the south. The drainage patterns of Big Kiowa Creek and White Shield Creek provide a detailed look at the hydraulic layout of the region before it crosses into Beckham and Custer counties.