Lake McMurtry explained

Lake McMurty
Location Map:USA Oklahoma
Location Map Caption:Location within Oklahoma
Coordinates:36.1759°N -97.1796°W
Country:United States
Location:Noble County, Oklahoma
Status:complete
Owner:City of Stillwater

Lake McMurty is a reservoir in Noble County, Oklahoma.[1] The lake is located to the north-west of Stillwater, and north of Lake Carl Blackwell.[2]

History

Lake McMurtry in Oklahoma is named after Frank McMurtry, who served as a former Payne County Commissioner. He played a significant role in the creation of the lake. Naming the reservoir after McMurtry was a way to honor his contributions to the project and the region.[3]

Recreation

The lake is a popular fishing, boating and camping location.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lake McMurtry Park's current water temperature is 71°F. Today's forecast is: Rain until afternoon, starting again overnight., with a high around 78°F and a low around 56°F. Winds are out of the SSW at 9 mph with gusts of 29 mph. . 2022-10-10 . LakeMonster.com . en.
  2. Web site: Lake McMurtry Visit Stillwater . 2022-10-10 . www.visitstillwater.org . en-us.
  3. https://www.paynecounty.org/county-commissioner
  4. Web site: Lake McMurtry . 2022-10-10 . Lake McMurtry . en.

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