2010 Map of Straight

About this map

The High Plains of the Oklahoma Panhandle are defined here by a geometric grid of section-line roads and the sparse hydrology characteristic of Texas County. The small settlement of Straight sits near the southern edge of the quadrangle, serving as a focal point in a landscape otherwise dominated by expansive agricultural tracts. A notable natural feature is Wild Horse Lake, a large playa that suggests the ephemeral water cycles of the region, where such basins provide critical habitat and collection points for seasonal runoff. In the southwestern corner, Pony Creek cuts through the terrain, offering one of the few breaks in the otherwise flat topography. The road network, including arterial routes like Co Hwy D and Eu085 Rd, illustrates the systematic division of the land into large-scale ranching and farming operations during the early 21st century.