2012 Map of Herring

About this map

Herring serves as a central reference point in this western Oklahoma landscape, situated where the Washita River meanders across the northern territory. The terrain is defined by a dense network of seasonal and perennial waterways, including Sandstone Cr and its major tributary, the E Fork Sandstone Cr. These drainages have historically shaped the settlement patterns of Roger Mills County, as evidenced by the placement of the Sandstone Cem and the concentrated resource extraction at the Carpenter Gas Field. To the southwest, Taylor Lake provides a significant water catchment amongst the section-line road system. The map reveals the intersection of natural hydrology and human industry, showing how the local economy utilizes the land for both agriculture and energy, while maintaining small-town heritage sites that remain critical for genealogical research and land-use studies.