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Mangum, Oklahoma

The Sandy Sanders WMA covers 16,510 acres of Greer and Beckham counties in Southwest Oklahoma.

  • The habitat is rough gypsum outcroppings scattered with mesquite and Pine off Juniper trees.

  • Approximately 300 acres of tillable land, planted three rows, cover crop, millet, maize and sunflowers

  • Approximately 15 farm ponds from 1 1/2 to 2 acres. The ponds are stocked with channel cat and large mouth bass.

  • Species present include Bob White, Scaled quail, Dove, currently being managed for white tail deer, mule deer and turkey with no season at this time due to management efforts.

  • Places for bird watchers and hikers and anyone interested in native plants.

  • Equestrian trails

  • Mountain bicycling on 45 miles of unpaved roads.

  • Camping permissible in designated areas.

  • Open to the public year round.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Mangum Library & Genealogy Center - WPA

The Native stone building was built in 1936 and was a WPA project. The stone was dug from the ground and hauled in by teams and wagons, each piece of stone was cut by hand by the laborers and put into place.

Mangum, OK Historic Buildings

Greer County Courthouse

The historic Greer County courthouse is truly the center of town and the center of activity. The entire square is surrounded by a unique WPA stone wall with corner fountain structures. In the front lawn is a granite plaque with a brief history of the struggle of the Greer County "empire."

Mangum, OK Historic Courthouses



Old Pioneer Hall of Fame

On the grounds of the Museum is the Old Pioneer Hall of Fame to honor the Pioneers who were in this area before 1907. Their picture and history are carved in Pink Granite stone and is unique, as there is none other like it in this country. By 1986, there were 160

Mangum, OK Halls of Fame

Things to do near Mangum, OK