1984 Map of Foss Reservoir

About this map

The Washita River and Canadian River carve through the western Oklahoma plains, defining a landscape of conservation and resource extraction in the mid-1980s. The massive Foss Reservoir dominates the southeastern quadrant, surrounded by the Foss State Park and the protected lands of the Washita National Wildlife Refuge. To the west, the Black Kettle National Grassland preserves the rolling prairie around Cheyenne, the area's primary hub. Local industry is clearly marked by the Roger Mills Gas and Oil Field in the northwest, contrasting with the many agricultural settlements such as Durham, Crawford, and Hammon. Geographic landmarks like the Antelope Hills and the expansive Pie Flat provide distinct topographic context to the grid of rural roads and county lines.