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Lake McMurtry

Coordinates: 36°10′33″N 97°10′47″W / 36.175911°N 97.179592°W / 36.175911; -97.179592
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Lake McMurty
Lake McMurtry is located in Oklahoma
Lake McMurtry
Location within Oklahoma
CountryUnited States
LocationNoble County, Oklahoma
Coordinates36°10′33″N 97°10′47″W / 36.175911°N 97.179592°W / 36.175911; -97.179592
Statuscomplete
Owner(s)City of Stillwater
Reservoir
Maximum water depth17 feet (5.2 m)

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

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ "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". LakeMonster.com. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  2. ^ "Lake McMurtry | Visit Stillwater". www.visitstillwater.org. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  3. ^ https://www.paynecounty.org/county-commissioner
  4. ^ "Lake McMurtry". Lake McMurtry. Retrieved October 10, 2022.