2009 Map of Cowden

About this map

The Washita River winds through this section of Washita County, carving a path through an agricultural landscape defined by a sophisticated water management network. A series of flood control structures and reservoirs, such as Oknoname 149015 Reservoir and the Cowden Laterals Site 4 Reservoir, are interspersed among several creek systems. The terrain is drained by Spring Creek, Gyp Creek, and Cottonwood Creek, all feeding into the larger river basin. Evidence of the local community's heritage is anchored by the Oakdale Cemetery in the southwestern quadrant, while a grid of rural routes like Payne Lake Rd facilitates movement across the plains. This landscape reflects the intersection of natural hydrology and engineering, where dams like the Cavalry Creek Site 1 Dam protect the surrounding farmland from the erratic Oklahoma water cycles.