2016 Map of Marland

About this map

The Salt Fork Arkansas River carves a winding path across this portion of northern Oklahoma, defining the border between Kay and Noble counties. The settlement of Marland serves as the local hub, situated near the prominence of Spindle Top Hill. To the southeast lies Old Bliss, a name that recalls the community's earlier identity before the townsite was moved to accommodate the railroad. The landscape is characterized by a mix of river bottomlands and upland drainage systems, including Birds Nest Cr and Deadman Cr. In the far northeast, the Cowboy Hill Cem overlooks the river valley, while the presence of the Badlands to the east suggests the more weathered, eroded terrain found as the elevation shifts. This survey captures the agricultural grid and the natural hydrology of the plains, including features like Horseshoe Lake and the Longbranch Site 2 Reservoir.