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2018 Map of Prettyhair Creek

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Prettyhair Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Arkansas River carves a sweeping path through this northern Oklahoma landscape, defining the boundary between Osage and Noble counties. The terrain is marked by a complex network of tributaries, including Prettyhair Cr and Little Drum Cr, which drain into the river's winding channel. In the southeastern portion of the map, the river creates a massive U-shaped loop known as Big Bend, a prominent geographical feature that dominates the local topography.

Evidence of rural life and early settlement patterns remains visible through established sites like Bressie Cem and Pixley Cem, which serve as important landmarks for genealogical research. The map also identifies areas of Badlands, indicating pockets of eroded, broken terrain amidst the section-line road grid. This grid, consisting of routes like Pixley Rd and Big Bend Rd, illustrates how the land was systematically divided for homesteading and ranching in this part of the state.