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1968 Map of Kenton

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Kenton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Kenton sits at the base of the prominent Black Mesa escarpment, marking a significant geographic and political crossroads in the Oklahoma Panhandle during the late 1960s. This survey by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and other state agencies highlights the intersection of the Cimarron River and its various tributaries, including the Dry Cimarron River and Carrizozo Creek. The landscape is defined by its mesas and deep drainages like Burrows Canyon and Blacksmith Canyon, which provided distinct landmarks for early travelers and cattle drivers.

Local history is preserved through the mapping of the Kenton Cem and the remote Negro Springs. The presence of Black Mesa State Park and the nearby National Grassland indicates a territory largely dedicated to conservation and grazing. Named features such as Robbers Roost Peak and Coopers Trail suggest the area's colorful history, while the state lines of New Mexico, Colorado, and Oklahoma meet at the northwestern edge of this high-plains terrain.