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Hackberry Flat, located southeast of Frederick in Tillman County, Oklahoma, was named for the hackberry trees that once grew there. This ancient wetland is a large natural basin that collected runoff water, creating an important wetlands area for migratory waterfowl. It was drained for agricultural purposes in the early 1900s. Led by William C. Crawford of Frederick, the state of Oklahoma completed restoration of the wetlands in 1999. Covering 7,120 acres, the project features approximately 90 water control structures, 35 miles of dykes, and a pipeline to deliver water from Tom Steed Reservoir.
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma · United States
