2012 Map of May East

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Beaver River meanders across the northern horizon of this Harper County landscape, defining the hydrology of an area marked by wide plains and seasonal drainages like Sand Cr. The small community of May anchors the northwest corner, where a traditional grid of streets including Broadway and Curtis St meets the open range. Further east, the settlement of Dunlap sits near the riverbanks, illustrating the historical reliance on water sources for early Oklahoma habitation. This 2012 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents a sparse settlement pattern dominated by section-line roads and family-linked landmarks. Of particular interest to genealogists is the Mt Olive Cem located in the southeastern quadrant, a vital site for tracing the lineage of those who settled this portion of the High Plains.