Lake Jed Johnson
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General description
Created in 1940 by the construction of the concrete Jed Johnson Dam across Blue Beaver Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma, Lake Jed Johnson has a surface area of Script error: No such module "convert".. Its primary purpose is preservation of wildlife habitat. and can be accessed by a boat ramp. Fishing is allowed, using hand-powered boats or other boats less than Script error: No such module "convert". long and powered with trolling motors.[1]
The surrounding area is home to deer, elk, Longhorn cattle and bison, and there are many opportunities for boating, fishing, hunting, and hiking throughout the refuge.[1]
Tower and trail
The Jed Johnson Tower sits atop a hill near the lake. It is a former fire watch station that was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1941, before the U.S. formally entered World War II. Now abandoned, it is not open to visitors, reportedly because it is considered structurally unsound. The tower is approximately Script error: No such module "convert". tall.[2]
The tower can be accessed using the Jed Johnson Trail, which is a Script error: No such module "convert". long out-and-back trail from the lake shore. Primarily used for hiking, walking, trail running, and nature trips, the trail has an elevation gain of Script error: No such module "convert". and is accessible year-round. Users may bring along dogs, but only if they are on leash at all times.[3]
See also
References
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- ↑ a b "Lake Jed Johnson Dam - Wichita Mountains Refuge, OK." Waymarking. May26, 2015. Accessed May 23, 2018.
- ↑ “Jed Johnson Lake/Central Peak, February 21, 2015”. Accessed May 23, 2018
- ↑ "Jed Johnson Tower Trail." All Trails. Undated. Accessed May 23, 2018
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External links
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- Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge [1] Template:Webarchive