Oklahoma State Highway 50
State Highway 50 is a state highway in northeastern Oklahoma. The majority of the 38 mile (61 km) highway is in Woodward Co. though the northernmost 3 miles (4.8 km) are in Woods Co. SH-50 runs near two state parks and has a lettered spur that goes to each of them.
Read more about Oklahoma State Highway 50: Route Description, History, Spurs, Junction List
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