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2012 Map of Prentiss

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Prentiss
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The N Fork Red River meanders across this Beckham County landscape, defining a terrain shaped by the energy industry and rural transport. Petroleum extraction is a prominent feature of the region, marked by the extensive Mayfield NE Gas Field in the north and the New Liberty SW Gas Field and Erick Gas Field to the south. These industrial zones are intersected by a rigid grid of section line roads, including n1770 RD and e1200 RD, which serve the local agricultural and gas interests.

At the community level, the map centers on the small settlement of Prentiss, while the Pioneer Cem in the southeast corner provides a point of genealogical interest. In the extreme southeast, a segment of Historic Route 66 clips the map, representing one of the most iconic corridors in American travel. The drainage system is well-defined by numerous tributaries such as Buffalo Cr, Little Turkey Cr, and the aptly named Starvation Cr.