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2012 Map of Stafford

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Stafford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

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The Washita River snakes through the southern reaches of this landscape in Custer County, shaping the drainage patterns of western Oklahoma. In the early 21st century, this area remains defined by its agricultural grid and a sophisticated water management system. Several flood control structures and catchments are prominent across the terrain, including Barnitz Cr Site 57 Reservoir, Barnitz Cr Site 59 Reservoir, and the Hadley Reservoir. These water bodies feed into the branching reaches of Barnitz Cr, which flows southward to join the river.

Local history is anchored by the small settlement of Stafford and the rural junction at Ralph. Genealogists will find several notable burial grounds that serve as landmarks for early families, such as the Stafford Cem, Cabaniss Cem, and Valley View Cem. The rigid section-line road network, featuring routes like N 2200 RD and E 1000 RD, underscores the enduring impact of the original land surveys on the modern Oklahoma landscape.