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2011 Map of Kenton

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Kenton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Black Mesa dominates the northern landscape of this Oklahoma Panhandle border region, where the state lines of Oklahoma and Colorado meet. The settlement of Kenton sits along the southern banks of the Cimarron River, serving as a primary point of human activity in an area defined by deep drainages and volcanic plateaus. To the north, the terrain is carved by Blacksmith Canyon and Tharp Canyon, while the prominent Robbers Roost Peak stands as a landmark above the creek valleys.

The confluence of North Carrizo Creek and the Cimarron River highlights the drainage patterns critical to this arid environment, supported by local infrastructure like Tucker Dam. Genealogists and local historians will find the Kenton Cemetery located just west of the town site, providing a primary record for the families who settled this distinctive high-plains territory. The map also traces the network of rural routes, including County RD 8 and d0088 RD, which navigate the complex topography of Road Canyon and Burrows Canyon.