2022 Map of Cooperton

About this map

The settlement of Cooperton anchors the northwestern corner of this landscape, where the flat plains of Kiowa County meet the rising elevations of the Wichita Mountains and Glen Mountains. The terrain transitions from gridded section lines and agricultural expanses into a complex network of peaks and basins, including Baker Peak and Mt Pinchot. This survey documents a region defined by its water sources and high-altitude flats, such as Lobo Flat and Fullingim Flat, which provided critical grazing land in a territory historically notable for its ranching heritage. Natural springs like Sugar Creek Spring, Buffalo Spring, and Time-O-Day Spring are scattered throughout the rocky outcrops, indicating the essential hydrology required for survival in this arid environment. Near the western edge, the Springhill Cem serves as a quiet marker of the early community that established itself along the banks of East Otter Creek.