2016 Map of Black Bear

About this map

Black Bear sits amidst a network of watershed management features and rural infrastructure in this Oklahoma landscape. The area is defined by the winding course of Black Bear Cr and a dense collection of reservoirs, including Upper Black Bear Cr Site 11 Reservoir and Upper Black Bear Cr Site 15 Reservoir, which illustrate modern land use and water control strategies. The terrain rises to Knob Hill, overlooking a grid of local roads named for both local figures and cultural themes, such as John Wayne and Independence. Cultural history is preserved at the Bohemian Catholic Cem and Zion Cem, while the southern reaches near Richburg Cem are drained by small tributaries like Mule Cr and Willow Cr. This 2016 survey documents the enduring agricultural character of Noble County through its persistent rural cemeteries and systematic water conservation sites.