2016 Map of Hugo Dam

About this map

Hugo Lake dominates the landscape of southeastern Oklahoma, created by the Hugo Dam situated at the southern end of the reservoir along the Kiamichi River. This 2016 survey illustrates the extensive shoreline and various access points, including the Hugo Lake Boat Access Rd and the Hugo Lake Armadillo Rd. Smaller communities like Messer, Virgil, and Sawyer are dispersed around the water's edge, reflecting a rural settlement pattern deeply connected to the local hydrology. Genealogists and local historians can find family-named landmarks and resting places such as Messer Cem and Dixon Chapel Cem. The map reveals the intricate network of creeks that feed the lake, including N Fork Holly Cr, S Fork Holly Cr, and Salt Cr, which define the low-lying drainage basins of Choctaw County.