Lake McMurtry

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Lake McMurty
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Location within Oklahoma
CountryUnited States
Location Noble County, Oklahoma
Coordinates 36°10′33″N97°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]

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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]

References

  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.


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