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1984 Map of Lake Valley

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Lake Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Washita River meanders through the eastern portion of this mid-1980s survey, defining the rugged drainage patterns of central Washita County. The landscape is a transition from the rolling uplands near the Lake Valley settlement to the concentrated water resources at Lake Vanderwork, which features a dedicated Boat Ramp for local access. The agricultural and rural character of the era is evidenced by the section-line roads connecting remote landmarks like Sharon Church and various energy interests, including a localized Gas Well.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the documentation of early community focal points, specifically the Cloud Chief Cemetery in the north and Fesser Cemetery further south. These sites, along with the defined boundaries of Seger and Oakdale townships, provide a clear record of the area's social and political geography before modern expansion altered the rural fabric of the Oklahoma plains.