2016 Map of Prettyhair Creek

About this map

The Arkansas River meanders through this portion of the Oklahoma plains, defining the boundary between Osage and Noble counties. The landscape is characterized by its wide river bends, most notably the prominent Big Bend, and the dissected topography of the Badlands. Named watercourses including Prettyhair Creek, Simpkins Cr, and Little Drum Cr drain into the river system, carving small valleys through the rural acreage. The human imprint on the land is primarily agricultural and commemorative, marked by scattered country roads like 9 Mile Rd and Co Rd 6210. Local history and genealogy are anchored by the presence of Bressie Cem and Pixley Cem, which serve as quiet landmarks among the section lines and pastures of this river-centered landscape.