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2009 Map of Hydro

Name: 2009 Topographic Map of Hydro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2009
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2009

About this map

The town of Hydro serves as the central hub of this agricultural and transit landscape, where the legacy of the Mother Road remains visible via Old US Hwy 66. This corridor follows the drainage patterns of Deer Creek and Dead Woman Creek, illustrating how historic transportation routes often paralleled local waterways. To the north, the terrain is shaped by the winding Canadian River and geological features such as American Horse Canyon and Cedar Canyon, which contrast with the orderly grid of section roads like e0990 RD and n2480 RD.

Genealogists will find interest in the distinct grounds of the Hydro Masonic Cemetery and Hydro Catholic Cemetery, located just north of the main townsite. The presence of the Groendyke Ranch/Private/ Airport and its associated Groendyke Ranch Airfield near the northern boundary reflects the integration of large-scale ranching and aviation in the early 21st century. The map also identifies smaller locales like McCool and the water management site at Oknoname 015015 Reservoir.