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Chickasaw National Recreation AreaWalkers reflected in the water of the turtle pond
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Chickasaw National Recreation Area
Bromide Hill
Man and woman standing at overlook
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View from the Bromide Hill overlook, 1960s.
 
This nearly vertical wooded bluff rises 140 feet above its base along Rock Creek. Along its top is found one of the most obvious ecotones in the area, where a growth of dense oak, ash and elm vanishes and short grass and prickly-pear cactus become predominat. One can see for several miles in all directions from the Bromide Overlook, a vantage point from which the various natural landscapes of the park can be seen from a different perspective, as well as the Arbuckle Mountains and the Washita River valley on the southwest. Local legend holds that this location was once used by early-day outlaws, hence it is also known as Robbers' Roost.
Structural drawing of the Lincoln Bridge  

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Completed in 1909, the Lincoln Bridge in the Platt Historic District [the former Platt National Park, 1906-1976] of Chickasaw National Recreation Area was built in the "Gothic Revival" architectural style. Complete with four turrets, the bridge remains an important landmark for visitors.
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Last Updated: December 17, 2008 at 12:36 EST