2012 Map of Sampsel Lake

About this map

Sampsel Lake and the high plains of the Oklahoma Panhandle are defined by a rigorous grid of section-line roads in this modern topographic study. The landscape is sparse, reflecting the rural character of Cimarron County where human geography is traced primarily through the extensive network of local routes like E0180 Rd, N0370 Rd, and N0410 Rd. This road system facilitates the movement of agricultural equipment and livestock across the flat terrain. The presence of ephemeral water features and the naming of Sampsel Lake itself suggest the critical importance of water management and natural catchments in this arid region, providing a fundamental look at the infrastructure required to sustain life and industry in one of the most remote corners of the state.