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2009 Map of Sterling

Name: 2009 Topographic Map of Sterling
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2009
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2009

About this map

Sterling anchors the northern boundary of this Stephens County landscape, where the agricultural grid is intersected by a complex network of prairie streams. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Whisky Creek and Ninemile Beaver Creek, which flow through a region marked by numerous small-scale water management projects, such as the Oknoname 031003 Dam. To the southeast, the small settlement of Denton sits near its namesake Denton Cemetery, illustrating the localized nature of community centers in rural Oklahoma during this era.

Transportation follows a precise sectional layout along routes like Lake Rd and Townley Rd, providing access to isolated farmsteads and legacy sites. The map records the convergence of several waterways including Cottonwood Creek and Armstrong Creek, reflecting a land deeply tied to its drainage patterns and small-reservoir infrastructure. Genealogists will find the locations of Sterling Cemetery and local landmarks essential for tracing family roots in this corner of the state.