2016 Map of Lucien

About this map

Lucien and the smaller settlement of Gansel anchor this part of the Oklahoma landscape, where the Garfield Co Noble Co boundary line divides the agricultural plains. The area is defined by a sophisticated water management network of reservoirs along the Black Bear Cr drainage, including Upper Black Bear Creek Site 21 Reservoir and Upper Black Bear Cr Site 45 Reservoir. These numerous impoundments suggest a landscape heavily engineered for soil conservation and water storage in the early 21st century. Local history and genealogy are marked by the presence of Sample Cem and McGuire Cem, which remain as legacy points amidst the section-line roads and creek systems like Panther Cr and Warren Cr. The naming of modern thoroughfares such as John Wayne Rd and Old John Deere reflects a distinct cultural connection to the state's rural and cinematic heritage.