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2010 Map of Retrop

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Retrop
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The agricultural grid of Washita County is prominently displayed in this 21st-century survey, which reveals a landscape defined by water management and mineral extraction. A series of flood control structures, including Upper Elk Creek Site 13 Dam and Upper Elk Creek Site 40 Dam, span the drainages of Elk Creek and Trail Creek, indicating the sophisticated hydrological engineering required to support Oklahoma’s prairie farmland. These dams form a distinct chain along the creek beds, protecting the surrounding sections of land from seasonal erosion.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the precise locations of community landmarks like Retrop Cemetery, Port Cemetery, and Clark Cemetery, which remain as anchors for the rural population. The industrial character of the region is grounded by the West Sentinel Oil Field, showing the continued integration of petroleum production into the rural economy. The map provides a clear picture of the section-line road network, such as E 1250 RD and N 2050 RD, that still dictates the rhythm of travel in the Great Plains.