2016 Map of Hydro

About this map

The town of Hydro serves as the central hub of this landscape, situated near the intersection of the Blaine and Caddo county lines. This prairie environment is defined by the deep incisions of American Horse Canyon and Cedar Canyon, which break the level agricultural topography and drain toward the Canadian River to the east. The settlement patterns reflect a strictly gridded road system, though the presence of the McKinley Ranch Airport and the local 015015 Reservoir indicate a mix of ranching utility and modern infrastructure. Genealogists will find the locations of the Hydro Masonic Cem and Hydro Catholic Cem particularly notable, as these sites sit north of the main town site along the sectional roads. The drainage of Deer Cr further characterizes the local hydrology, illustrating how water management and natural terrain dictated the development of this rural Oklahoma community.