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2018 Map of Sterling

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Sterling serves as the primary northern settlement in this landscape along the boundary of Comanche and Stephens counties. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainage systems, most notably Ninemile Beaver Creek and its various tributaries including Whisky Creek and Dry Beaver Creek. These waterways dictate the local geography, with numerous small reservoirs such as 031005 Reservoir and 137086 Reservoir capturing runoff across the undulating plains.

Local history is preserved at the Sterling Cemetery just south of town and Denton Cemetery further southeast. The section lines are well-defined by a grid of named rural roads like Spencer Road and Townley Road, reflecting the enduring Public Land Survey System structure that has organized Oklahoma's agricultural and residential development for over a century. The rural character is further punctuated by cattle tanks and small impoundments that support the region's ranching economy.