2018 Map of Cowden

About this map

Cowden serves as the focal point of this agricultural landscape in Washita County, where the plains are bisected by the meandering Washita River in the west. This 2018 survey documents the section-line road network that defines rural Oklahoma, connecting family landmarks and community centers. Genealogists and local historians can locate Sappington Chapel Cem and Oakdale Cem, which remain as quiet anchors for the surrounding homesteads. The terrain is marked by essential water management features, including the Cowden Laterals Site 4 Reservoir and Cowden Laterals Site 7 Reservoir, designed to control runoff into Spring Cr and Cottonwood Cr. These man-made reservoirs, alongside natural drainages like Cedar Cr, illustrate the ongoing adaptation of the land for cattle and crops in the early 21st century.