2013 Map of Bluestem Lake

About this map

Bluestem Lake and Pawhuska Lake dominate this Osage County landscape, illustrating the water management and recreation infrastructure of the early 21st century. The map reveals a transition from the rugged topography of Cedar Canyon in the southeast to the broad drainage basins of Bird Cr and its tributaries, including Middle Bird Cr and South Bird Cr. Transportation is defined by a systematic grid of rural routes such as n3660 RD and e0220 RD, which service the agricultural holdings and oil-rich lands of the Osage Nation. Aviation history is represented by the Pawhuska Municipal Airport, situated between the two major reservoirs. The intricate network of creek beds like Clear Cr and Maher Cr shows the natural erosion patterns through the Oklahoma hills, providing a detailed record of the terrain as it appeared before further modern development.