2010 Map of Stephens Gap

About this map

Broken Bow Lake dominates this landscape, its intricate shoreline created by the flooding of the Mountain Fork river valley. Controlled by the massive Broken Bow Dam, the reservoir has fundamentally altered the geography of McCurtain County, turning former highland peaks like Carper Mountain and Bee Creek Mountain into lakeside landmarks. Below the dam, the river resumes its natural course, carving the sharp dramatic turn at Beavers Bend and passing beneath the steep heights of Devils Backbone. The map records a complex network of ridges and hollows, including Cat Hollow and Fivemile Hollow, that define the terrain surrounding the water. Local transport is anchored by Old Hochatown Rd, while numerous creeks like Stephens Creek and Yashau Creek feed into the central basin, illustrating the watershed as it functioned in the early 21st century.