2010 Map of Horseshoe Bend

About this map

The Red River carves a complex, winding path through the borderlands of Texas and Oklahoma, forming the dramatic loops of Horseshoe Bend and Addington Bend. This landscape is defined by the shifting alluvial environment where wide sandbars and river channels intersect with established rural settlements. The small communities of Walnut Bend and Coesfield sit amidst a network of county roads, showing the persistent agricultural and industrial footprint in this river valley. Local history is anchored by the Decherds Cemetery and Black Cemetery, which represent the early family settlements of the area. Economic activity is highlighted by the Walnut Bend Oil Field, illustrating how natural resource extraction integrates into the floodplain. Smaller waterways like Hickory Creek and Dripping Spring feed into the main river channel, while Loves Valley opens up to the northeast, revealing the varied topography of this unique riverine border.