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1982 Map of Shay

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Shay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Lake Texoma dominates the southern landscape of Marshall County, with its indented shoreline at a Normal Pool Elevation 617. The map illustrates a rural Oklahoma community defined by its proximity to the water, featuring several public access points such as the Buncombe Creek Public Use Area and Brier Creek Public Use Area. The Oklahoma University Biological Station sits on the lakeshore, highlighting the area's significance for environmental research and education.

Settlement patterns reveal a network of small communities including Powell, Shay, and Fobb, often anchored by local landmarks like Faith Ch or the Shay Cem. Evidence of local industry is visible through numerous Gravel Pits and scattered Oil Wells. The southern edge is defined by the expansive Fobb Bottom and the Willis Bridge crossing, while the State Hunting Area indicates the land's transition from agricultural and industrial use to managed recreation and conservation.