2016 Map of Platter

About this map

Lake Texoma dominates this landscape along the border of Oklahoma and Texas, where the reservoir reaches into the northern reaches of the Red River valley. This 2016 survey captures a region defined by recreational development and deep local roots, visible in the numerous burial sites like Old Woodville Cem and Platter Cem that remain on the higher ground. The map details the complex shoreline between Washita Point and Sand Point, where residential enclaves such as Lakeside and Mead sit amidst a network of rural roads and inlets like Catfish Bay. This geography reflects the 20th-century transformation of the river valley into a major water resource and recreational destination, while family-named landmarks like Willis Cem and Franklin Cem provide critical links for genealogists tracing the early settlement of Bryan and Marshall Counties.