2019 Map of Lake Olney

About this map

Olney serves as the primary municipal center in this section of Young County, situated near the headwaters of several drainage systems. The landscape is defined by its water management history, featuring a series of catchments including Lake Olney, Lake Cooper, and the Megargel Cr Reservoir. These reservoirs, along with Powell Lake and Furr Lake, support the local agricultural and civic needs of this North Texas prairie region. The hydrology is dominated by the S Fork Little Wichita River and various tributaries such as Mesquite Cr and Salt Cr. Cultural and genealogical points of interest include Saint Luke Cem, located south of the county line. The terrain is crisscrossed by a network of rural roads, including FM 2178 and numerous family-named routes like Ben Britt Rd and Kunkel Rd, which outline the historical land divisions between Archer and Young counties.