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2018 Map of Springer

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Springer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The northern reaches of Ardmore and the community of Springer meet at the foothills of the Arbuckle Mountains, where the landscape is defined by a network of creeks and rural family holdings. The terrain transitions from the rugged heights of the Arbuckles in the north, featuring Henry House Falls, down toward the fertile drainage basins of Caddo Cr and Grindstone Cr. This 2018 survey reveals a landscape where modern infrastructure, such as I-35, cuts through a historical geography established by local families and ranching interests.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the distribution of early settlements through the preservation of rural burial grounds, including Cobb Cem, Glenn Cem, and Springer Cem. The presence of small aviation facilities like Smith Field and the Strader Ranch Airport underscores the importance of private ranching operations in this part of Carter County, while the Ardmore Club Lake highlights the long-standing recreational patterns of the local community.