2016 Map of Sampsel Lake

About this map

Sampsel Lake and the surrounding high plains of Cimarron County define this 2016 study of the Oklahoma Panhandle. The landscape is characterized by a precise, geometric grid of rural section roads, including E0180 Rd and N0410 Rd, which facilitate transport across this dry plateau. These routes reflect the long-standing township and range system that organized the region's agricultural development. The terrain is marked by subtle depressions and ephemeral water features, with Sampsel Lake serving as a primary hydrological focal point in the southeast quadrant. This survey, compiled from 2013 NAIP imagery and updated road data from the U.S. Census Bureau, documents the modern infrastructure of a region where wide-open spaces and large-scale ranching or farming operations are the norm. The intersection of roads like E0230 Rd and N0390 Rd illustrates the persistent structure of local transit in a sparsely populated environment.