Loading map...

2016 Map of Herring

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Herring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Washita River meanders across the northern plains of this western Oklahoma landscape, defining the topography near the small settlement of Herring. This region is characterized by an extensive network of water management features, specifically numerous flood control structures along the Sandstone Cr and Beaverdam Cr drainage systems. These numbered reservoirs, such as Sandstone Creek Site 21 Reservoir and Beaver Dam Creek Site 5, reflect a highly engineered approach to soil conservation and water storage in the Great Plains.

A significant portion of the northwestern quadrant is occupied by the Black Kettle National Grassland, highlighting the area's history of land reclamation following the Dust Bowl era. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Sandstone Cem situated south of the river, while the presence of Taylor Ranch Rd and Taylor Lake in the southwest suggests long-standing family landholdings in the transition between Roger Mills and Beckham counties.