Oklahoma State Highway 53
State Highway 53 is an 87-mile (140 km) highway in southern Oklahoma. It connects Walters in Cotton Co. to Gene Autry in Carter Co.. It has one lettered spur route, SH-53A.
Read more about Oklahoma State Highway 53: Route Description, SH-53A, Junction List
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