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2016 Map of Watonga Lake

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Watonga Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Watonga serves as the central focal point for this 2016 topographic study, where the surrounding landscape is defined by the recreation and water management systems of central Oklahoma. The impoundments of Watonga Lake and Boecher Lake are linked by a network of recreational paths, including the Two Lakes Trail, Mesa Loop, and Switch Back Trail. This area transitions from the structured park environment to the deeply dissected terrain of Cat Canyon and Ruby Mill Canyon to the north and west.

The hydrological character of the region is further shaped by the N Canadian River and smaller tributaries like Bitter Cr, which carve through the plains. Local history is anchored by landmarks such as the Bridgeford Cem in the southeastern quadrant and Big Spring near the heart of the park. The grid of rural routes, including Clarence Nash Blvd and Airport Rd, illustrates the intersection of modern transportation with the natural drainage basins of the Blaine County landscape.