Built by the City of Lawton in 1962 to serve as a primary water source for Lawton and surrounding communities, the 5,600 surface acre Lake Ellsworth lies near Elgin on the Comanche/Caddo county line. Recreational activities at Lake Ellsworth include camping, fishing, boating, skiing, jet skiing, wakeboarding, and swimming at visitors own risk. Kyletta Ray | Southwest Ledger
OKLAHOMA CITY – When I was a “cub” reporter several decades ago, a wise editor gave me this advice: “Don’t believe what you hear and only half of what you see.” He didn’t mean that to be taken literally, but urged me to be judiciously cautious and maintain a healthy skepticism.
