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2018 Map of Foss Dam

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Foss Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Butler stands as the primary settlement in this Custer County landscape, situated on the northeastern shores of the expansive Foss Reservoir. This artificial body of water, formed by the construction of Foss Dam across the Washita River, dominates the central portion of the quadrangle. The surrounding terrain is heavily defined by sophisticated water management systems, including numerous smaller catchments like the Butler Laterals Site 2 Reservoir and the Soldier Cr Watershed Site 10 Reservoir. These features underscore the importance of flood control and agricultural irrigation in western Oklahoma.

Local history is preserved at the Edwardsville Cem, located just south of the main reservoir body. The topography is carved by a network of drainage creeks including Pitts Cr, Oak Cr, and Little Soldier Cr, which feed into the primary river system. Landforms such as Cheyenne Point jut into the reservoir, illustrating the shoreline created when the valley was inundated. The map reflects a rural economy supported by a grid of county roads and specialized routes like Oil Field Rd.