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2010 Map of Turner Falls

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Turner Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Arbuckle Mountains dominate this region of Oklahoma, where the Washita River carves its way through the limestone landscape. This area is characterized by a high density of recreation and youth camps, most notably the YMCA Camp Classen and its associated reservoirs, YMCA Camp Classen Number 1 Dam and Number 2 Dam. The presence of Nazarene Camp and a general Youth Camp further highlights the area's long-standing role as a destination for outdoor retreat.

Water defines the local geography, with numerous falls marking the descent of local creeks. Turner Falls and Bridal Veil Falls along Honey Creek are central landmarks, alongside Lick Creek Falls and Classen Falls. Small settlements like Jollyville and Cedar Village provide local context near the river, while the Green Hill Cemetery serves as a genealogical touchstone near Davis. This survey provides a look at the intersection of natural water features and the specialized infrastructure developed for institutional camping.