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2016 Map of Carter East

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Carter East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The town of Carter stands as a focal point in this Beckham County landscape, situated amidst a network of section line roads and intermittent creek beds. This 2016 survey illustrates the modern agricultural and water management layout of the region, anchored by the North Fork Red River which winds through the southern portion of the quadrangle. Significant local water management is evident in the Upper Elk Creek Site 20 Reservoir and Upper Elk Creek Site 19 Reservoir, which serve the surrounding ranching and farming lands.

Genealogists and local historians will find the Poarch Cem located near the eastern boundary, providing a tangible link to the area's early residents. The terrain is defined by its drainages, including Boggy Cr, Elk Cr, and Sadler Cr, which create a complex topography of draws and ridges. To the north, the small community of Taylor sits near the headwaters of these drainages, illustrating the historical pattern of rural settlement in Western Oklahoma.