1989 Map of Minnow Creek

About this map

The Richland area of western Oklahoma exhibits a landscape defined by significant resource extraction and conservation efforts during the late twentieth century. A prominent Gas Field occupies the northern half of the territory, dotted with numerous Gas Wells and Oil Wells that highlight the regional energy economy. Further south, the terrain transitions into the protected expanse of the Sandy Sanders State Wildlife Management Area, which straddles the county line between Beckham and Greer counties. The hydrological network is anchored by the Elm Fork Red River in the south, fed by tributary systems including Minnow Creek, Deer Creek, and Fish Creek. Small-scale water features like Doc Hollis Lake provide localized points of interest for researchers tracing land use and environmental shifts in this part of the state.