2016 Map of Rosston NW

About this map

The Cimarron River dominates the northern reaches of this northwest Oklahoma landscape, where the braided riverbed cuts through the high plains of Harper County. In the northwestern corner, the Old Settlers Irrigation Ditch provides a concrete record of early agricultural water management efforts in this arid region. The terrain is characterized by a grid of section-line roads, such as N1700 Rd and E0040 Rd, which define the ranching and farming parcels of the area. Away from the river, the hydrology includes several seasonal drainages and small impoundments like Casey Reservoir. The course of Stink Cr and Redoubt Cr wind through the southern sections, illustrating the natural drainage patterns that have shaped the local topography and dictated road placements for generations of residents.