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2018 Map of Buffalo NW

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Buffalo NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Willard stands at the heart of this northwestern Oklahoma landscape, situated where the high plains are carved by the winding drainage of Snake Cr. This 2018 survey reveals a terrain defined by a precise section-line road network, including routes like e0030 RD and e0040 RD, which navigate the varying elevations and small water features of Harper County. The rural character of the area is underscored by the presence of small local landmarks such as Willard Cem, which serves as a vital touchstone for genealogical research in this sparsely populated region.

Water management is a central theme in this dry climate, evidenced by several numbered impoundments like 05907 Reservoir and 059040 Reservoir. These small basins, scattered among the draws of Willow Cr and other tributaries, highlight the efforts to capture and sustain life on the southern plains. Further south, Otter Creek Cem provides another anchoring point for local history amidst the vast agricultural and ranching expanses.