Lawton sits in southwestern Oklahoma near the Wichita Mountains, a city shaped by Fort Sill and the granite peaks that rise to the north. Fort Sill, an Army post with deep artillery history, brings military families to the area, while the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge offers bison, longhorn, and rugged trails just outside the city. Mount Scott, the highest point in the refuge, gives sweeping views over prairie and granite, and Lake Lawtonka offers water, camping, and fishing nearby.