Woodward County sits in northwestern Oklahoma, with the city of Woodward serving as the main road and settlement hub for a broad rural area. The supplied maps show more than town locations. They make it possible to compare the county’s unusual northeastern extension, the roads radiating from Woodward, the North Canadian River valley, Fort Supply Lake, dense tributary networks, and the higher terrain that becomes especially prominent in the west and southwest.
After viewing the WebP maps on this page, you can download the matching high-resolution JPG files together in one ZIP archive. The set includes the county boundary and roads map, a city-connections map, a water-and-terrain map, and an elevation map. The images work well for general reference, printing, classroom use, and presentations, but they are not substitutes for legal boundary records, parcel surveys, flood maps, or engineering-grade elevation data.
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Woodward as the road hub inside an irregular county boundary
Woodward County does not have the simple rectangular outline that appears in many parts of western Oklahoma. Its western and southern sides contain long straight segments, while the northeastern portion stretches northward and then bends back toward the east. The Oklahoma Historical Society describes Harper and Ellis counties on the west, Dewey County on the south, Woods County on the north, and Major County on the east. Seeing those neighbors together on the county map helps explain why Woodward itself sits closer to the west-central portion than to the geometric middle of the full outline.
The city of Woodward is the easiest place to begin reading the road network. According to the Oklahoma Historical Society’s Woodward entry, U.S. Highways 270 and 412 meet there along with State Highways 15 and 34. The supplied map also makes the city the clear center of several routes: Mooreland lies to the east, Fort Supply to the northwest, Sharon to the south, and the southeastern roads continue toward Mutual and the U.S. 183 and State Highway 3 corridor. This arrangement gives the county a strong central hub without creating a continuous urban strip.
Woodward and Mooreland form the clearest east-west pair on the map. A major route connects the two communities across the middle of the county, and the North Canadian River and associated lowlands occupy the same broad central zone. Quinlan appears farther east, close to the side of the county that approaches Major County. West of Woodward, Fort Supply lies near the large lake and a more open network of rural roads and stream valleys. These contrasts make the map useful for understanding why trips of similar straight-line length can involve very different landscapes.
The southern half is more dispersed. Sharon lies directly south of Woodward along the State Highway 34 corridor, while Mutual is farther southeast near the combined U.S. 270 and U.S. 183 route shown on the map. State Highway 206 also appears in the south-central area, and State Highway 50 reaches into the long northern extension. Rather than treating these roads as a turn-by-turn navigation product, the county map is best used to see which communities share a corridor and which are separated by long stretches of rural land.
The map also gives useful context for county edges. A traveler moving north or east from Woodward can remain inside the county for quite a long distance because of the northeastern projection, while a short move west from some parts of the map reaches Ellis or Harper County. The unusual outline becomes especially important when the water and elevation maps are considered later, because the long northern section contains many small valleys that are almost invisible when attention is limited to roads and towns.
Four communities measured from the Woodward hub
The city-connections map removes much of the road detail and uses Woodward as the hub for four surrounding communities. Mooreland and Sharon are each shown at about 11 miles from Woodward, Fort Supply at about 14 miles, and Mutual at about 19 miles. These are straight-line distances between mapped locations, not driving distances. Actual trips follow the available highway and local-road network, so the mileage on a vehicle route will normally be longer and can vary depending on the chosen road.
Mooreland is the most straightforward comparison because it lies almost directly east of Woodward in the same broad central corridor. The county map shows roads, streams, and the North Canadian River around that route, while the city map reduces the view to the relationship between the two communities. Mooreland also works as a useful reference for the eastern half of the county: once it is located, Quinlan and the Major County side are easier to place without relying on a dense list of road names.
Fort Supply occupies a very different setting northwest of the county seat. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers places Fort Supply Lake on Wolf Creek about one mile south of Fort Supply and roughly 12 miles northwest of Woodward. The city-connections map labels Fort Supply about 14 miles from the Woodward hub in a straight line, which is reasonably consistent with that broader geographic relationship while reminding the reader that map-to-map distance conventions are not the same as road mileage.
Sharon and Mutual provide two useful southern reference points. The Oklahoma Historical Society describes Sharon as being on State Highway 34 about twelve miles south of Woodward. Mutual is farther southeast, in the Persimmon Creek area and west of the U.S. 270/183 corridor. On the city map, their positions show that the southern communities are not arranged along one simple line from the county seat. They occupy separate drainage and road settings, with Sharon closer to the north-south route and Mutual farther into the southeastern interior.
This map should not be read as a current population ranking. Any population figures printed in the graphic are reference values from the map-production process and may not match the newest estimates. Current demographic questions are better answered with the U.S. Census Bureau. The city-connections image is most useful for a simpler question: where are the principal named communities in relation to Woodward, and which direction would a traveler or reader look first?
The North Canadian River, Fort Supply Lake, and a dense tributary network
The water-and-terrain map changes the county’s appearance dramatically. The North Canadian River is the most prominent channel, crossing the county from northwest toward southeast through the broad central lowland. The Oklahoma Historical Society likewise describes the river as bisecting Woodward County in that direction. Near the western side, the map also labels the Beaver River, while smaller streams join the central system from both north and south. This view explains why the road map’s apparently open spaces contain so many valleys.
Fort Supply Lake is one of the easiest water features to recognize in the western part of the county. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers states that the reservoir lies on Wolf Creek just south of Fort Supply. On the supplied map, the lake sits close to the western road network and near the transition between the Beaver River side and the North Canadian River corridor. It is a useful landmark for orientation, even though the water map’s main purpose is to show the county-wide pattern rather than recreation facilities or current lake conditions.
South of the main river, several named creeks show how the drainage becomes more complicated. Indian Creek, North Persimmon Creek, Persimmon Creek, and Bent Creek appear in the southern half, while Durant Lake is labeled closer to the central-eastern river corridor. These channels do not all point in the same direction. They follow local low ground and eventually connect with larger drainage systems, producing a network that is much easier to understand on the water map than on the county road map.
The northeastern extension contains an especially dense set of small streams. Travelers Creek, Long Creek, Doe Creek, Chimney Creek, and Sand Creek are among the names visible there. Because the area has few large communities and relatively little road labeling, it can look empty on a settlement map. The hydrographic view shows the opposite: narrow valleys divide the uplands repeatedly, and many channels run toward lower ground along the eastern side. Comparing this section with the elevation image reveals how closely the tributaries follow the relief.
The water map is a geographic reference, not a flood or navigation chart. A blue line does not establish whether a small stream flows all year, whether a property has legal access to the water, or whether a location is inside a regulated floodplain. Current reservoir conditions also change over time. Use the map to understand general river, creek, and lake placement, then consult USGS, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA, or local authorities when a decision depends on current measurements or legal boundaries.
Higher western terrain above the North Canadian River lowland
The elevation legend shows an actual range of about 435 to 772 meters, with a mean near 592 meters. Browns and tans represent higher terrain within Woodward County, while light and dark greens identify lower ground. The broad pattern is easy to see: the west and especially the southwest contain extensive higher areas, while a green corridor follows the North Canadian River through the middle of the county. The east and northeast are generally lower than the darkest western uplands but are still broken by many narrow ridges and valleys.
The southwest is the strongest high-elevation zone on the supplied image. Darker brown shading spreads across a broad area rather than appearing as one isolated hill, and smaller ridges continue northward along the western side. Moving toward the North Canadian River, the colors become lighter and then green, marking the descent into the central valley. This gives a clearer sense of the landscape behind the long rural roads shown on the boundary map: even where settlement is sparse, the land is not uniformly flat.
The river corridor forms a lower path through the middle of the county. Green shading follows the North Canadian River from the northwest toward the southeast, and many tributary valleys connect to it. When the water and elevation maps are viewed together, the relationship is direct: the major blue channel occupies a broad low zone, while the smaller streams cut into the surrounding higher surfaces. This pairing is especially useful for understanding why the county’s drainage has so many branches without needing specialized terrain software.
The northeastern arm has a different texture. It lacks the broad dark-brown highlands of the southwest, yet the shaded relief is deeply dissected by small valleys. The Oklahoma Historical Society notes gypsum hills in the eastern and northwestern parts of Woodward County, and that description fits the irregular ridge-and-draw appearance visible in the terrain. The result is a landscape where average elevation may be lower than the southwest but local relief remains pronounced.
Map choice depends on the question you are trying to answer. The county map is best for locating Woodward, Mooreland, Fort Supply, major highways, and neighboring counties. The city-connections map quickly shows how the four smaller communities are spaced around the county seat. The water view is the right choice for the North Canadian River, Fort Supply Lake, creeks, and tributary valleys, while the elevation image makes the western high ground and central lowland easiest to compare. Using the water and elevation maps together gives the fullest picture of the natural landscape.
The elevation surface is a county-scale visualization rather than survey-grade measurement. It should not be used to determine the exact elevation of a parcel, building site, road grade, or drainage structure. Those tasks require original elevation datasets, professional surveying, and applicable engineering standards. For regional orientation, education, presentations, or explaining why roads and streams occupy particular corridors, however, the four supplied maps provide complementary and readable views of Woodward County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which map is best for comparing Fort Supply and Mooreland with Woodward?
Use the county map and city-connections map together. The county map shows roads, streams, and boundaries around Woodward, Fort Supply, and Mooreland, while the city view simplifies the comparison to direction and straight-line spacing. Fort Supply is labeled about 14 miles from Woodward and Mooreland about 11 miles. Those values are straight-line distances, so actual driving routes are longer and depend on the available roads.
Where does the North Canadian River run through Woodward County?
The river crosses the broad middle of the county from northwest toward southeast, passing through the lowland near the Woodward and Mooreland corridor. The water map also shows the Beaver River on the western side, Fort Supply Lake nearby, and southern tributaries such as Persimmon Creek. The river is the county’s strongest central drainage feature, but it is part of a larger network rather than the only water system shown.
What do the brown and green areas mean on the elevation map?
Brown and tan colors represent higher terrain within the county, while greens represent lower elevations. The legend spans roughly 435 to 772 meters. The west and southwest are generally higher, and the North Canadian River corridor forms a lower green band through the middle. The colors are intended for county-scale comparison and should not be treated as exact survey elevations for individual properties or construction sites.
Map File Information
The download ZIP contains high-resolution JPG versions of the Woodward County boundary and roads map, city-connections map, water-and-terrain map, and elevation map.
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Sources and references
County context and map interpretation were checked against the Oklahoma Historical Society Woodward County entry, its Woodward city entry, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Supply Lake page, USGS National Hydrography, the USGS 3D Elevation Program, and U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line data.
Green Map creates custom-edited map images using open geographic data sources such as geoBoundaries, Natural Earth, OpenStreetMap, and government open data. These maps are edited visual materials, not raw data files, and are provided for education, documents, presentations, and graphic reference.
