1968 Map of Kenton

About this map

Kenton sits at a geographic crossroads in the Oklahoma Panhandle, where the high plains meet the distinctive volcanic plateau of Black Mesa. This 1968 field-checked landscape captures the settlement's relationship with the Cimarron River and its various tributaries, including Carrizozo Creek and Tesesquite Creek. The map documents a rugged borderland environment where the Comanche National Grassland and Black Mesa State Park preserve significant terrain features like Robbers Roost Peak. Local history is anchored by the Kenton Cem and early transportation routes such as Coopers Trail and the primitive Canyon Road. The presence of a Gaging Sta on the river underscores the importance of water management in this arid transition zone near the New Mexico and Colorado borders.