Lake McMurtry
Lake McMurty is a reservoir in Noble County, Oklahoma. The lake is located to the north-west of Stillwater, and north of Lake Carl Blackwell.
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.
Recreation
The lake is a popular fishing, boating and camping location.
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Lake McMurtry | Visit Stillwater". www.visitstillwater.org. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ https://www.paynecounty.org/county-commissioner
- ^ "Lake McMurtry". Lake McMurtry. Retrieved October 10, 2022.