2016 Map of Velma

About this map

Velma and the smaller settlement of Santa Fe anchor this portion of Stephens County, where the landscape is defined by the managed waters of the Wildhorse Cr watershed. The area's agricultural and rural heritage is evident in the network of county roads named for local families and landmarks, such as Santa Fe Rd and Old Hwy 7. The 2016 survey captures a region where natural drainage is supplemented by numerous conservation structures, including Wildhorse Creek Site 16 Reservoir and Wildhorse Creek Site 17 Reservoir. For genealogists and local historians, several burial sites are preserved across the quadrangle, from the larger Velma Cem to smaller family or community plots like Passmore Cem, Old Jackson Cem, and Parks Cem. These sites, along with the meandering paths of Negro Cr and Beardtree Cr, reflect the enduring rural character of south-central Oklahoma.