U.S. Department of the Interior. The Department of the Interior manages public lands and minerals, national parks, and wildlife refuges and upholds Federal trust responsibilities to Indian tribes and Native Alaskans. Additionally, Interior is responsible for endangered species conservation and other environmental conservation efforts.
Acquired November 13, 2002, this false-color image shows part of the Ouachita Mountains in southeastern Oklahoma. Acquired November 13, 2002, this false-color image shows part of the Ouachita Mountains in southeastern Oklahoma.
Some are covered with Blackjack and Post Oak forests. It was in this region that early oil development commenced in Oklahoma. The Arbuckle Mountains comprise an area of about 1,000 square miles in south-central Oklahoma. The low mountains rise about 600 to 700 feet above the plains.Unusual rock formations have been created by erosion in the mountains. The area is used for cattle grazing.ome are covered with Blackjack and Post Oak forests. It was in this region that early oil development commenced in Oklahoma. The Arbuckle Mountains comprise an area of about 1,000 square miles in south-central Oklahoma. The low mountains rise about 600 to 700 feet above the plains.