Southwestern Oklahoma

The austere nature of the prairie landscape with intermittent island ranges has made it a favorable place for artists and photographers alike.

For tourism purposes, the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department has designated Southwestern Oklahoma as Great Plains Country, and defined it to consist of 14 counties including Roger Mills, Custer, Beckham, Washita, Caddo, Kiowa, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Comanche, Tillman, Cotton, Stephens, and Jefferson counties.

One section of the 1890 Organic Act established that a lawsuit should be filed to clarify the boundary between Oklahoma and Texas.

[3] Consisting of grassland and gently rolling hills, Southwest Oklahoma is atypical to the rest of the Great Plains region of the United States, as it is less dry than adjacent West Texas and contains many geographic features which further differentiates the unique climate.

[4] Monsoon-like rains are common in the spring months, while periods of drought can occur throughout other parts of the year.

[7] Typically in late April through early June, Southwestern Oklahoma is prone to severe weather which can include tornadoes.

[9] Southwestern Oklahoma's economy is anchored in the United States Armed Forces and agriculture, manufacturing, and energy industries.