2010 Map of Elk City SE

About this map

Water management and flood control dominate this western Oklahoma landscape, where the upper reaches of the North Canadian watershed are regulated by a series of numbered dams. The hydrology of Elk Creek and its tributaries, including Trail Creek and George Creek, is defined by these engineered structures, such as Upper Elk Creek Site 15 Dam and Upper Elk Creek Site 12 Dam. The area is organized by a precise section-line road grid, including N 2050 RD and E 1180 RD, which service the rural farmsteads and agricultural plots of Beckham County. The presence of the Forty One label suggests a specific local land division or historic reference point within this systematic Oklahoma land survey. This map offers a clear view of the rural infrastructure and watershed management practices that sustain the plains economy in the early 21st century.