The Salt Fork Red River meanders southward through this West Oklahoma landscape, defining the rural character of the borderlands between Greer and Jackson counties. The small settlement of Hester serves as a central point in a grid of section roads, situated just north of the county line. This 2018 survey reveals the persistent agricultural and hydrological patterns of the region, anchored by the W Canal and the course of Bitter Creek. To the northwest, the edge of Mangum is visible, while the Hester Cemetery stands as a local landmark for genealogists and local historians. The presence of Borders Lake and the wide, sandy bed of the river illustrate the semi-arid riverine environment typical of this portion of the Oklahoma prairie.
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1955 · Lawton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Martha
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Altus
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Blair
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Mangum North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Granite
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Mangum South
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Duke
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Hester
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Lake Altus
USGS Topo · 1:24,000