2022 Map of Retrop

About this map

The boundary between Beckham Co and Washita Co bisects this rural landscape, defined by a grid of section-line roads and the winding paths of Elk Cr and Trail Cr. The community of Retrop sits on the western edge, while its historical precursor, Old Retrop, is located to the southeast along with the Retrop Cem. This distinction between the two settlement sites offers a specific look at how local hubs shifted their centers over time. To the north, the small settlement of Port and its associated Port Cem provide further evidence of the area's agricultural heritage. Further genealogical significance is found at Clark Cem on the northern border. The map illustrates a classic Great Plains section-and-township layout, where commerce and community life are dispersed across the ranch and farm lands of western Oklahoma.