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2010 Map of Goodwater

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Goodwater
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The confluence of the Little River and the Mountain Fork characterizes this section of southeastern Oklahoma, where water defines the layout of the land. The settlement of Goodwater serves as a central point in a landscape marked by numerous creeks and significant drainage basins, including Ponka Bok Creek and Crooked Creek. To the north, Grassy Lake and Forked Lake suggest the seasonal or wetland nature of the low-lying terrain near the rivers.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Philadelphia Cemetery north of the main settlement, providing a tangible link to the area's residents. Further south near the community of Shinewell, the Jadie Lookout stands as a prominent landmark. The presence of the Oknoname 089002 Reservoir and its associated Oknoname 089002 Dam near Goodwater Creek illustrates mid-century water management efforts across McCurtain County.