Old Maps of Ponca City, Oklahoma for Metal Detecting

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Ponca City, OK maps

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  1. 1935 Map of Kaw
    1935 Map of Kaw
    1935 Kaw
    1935 Print · USGS
    Northern Oklahoma's river valleys and rural school districts are captured here in the mid-1930s as the Santa Fe railroad shaped the local economy. Researchers can trace vanished rural hubs and landmarks like Chilocco, Maple Grove Ch, and Uncas.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1936 Map of Belford
    1936 Map of Belford
    1936 Belford
    1936 Print · USGS
    Osage and Noble counties come into focus in the mid-1930s, showing a rural landscape defined by the winding Arkansas River. Genealogists and local historians can trace numerous country school sites like Braden Sch and Pleasant Valley Sch, alongside the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Ry through Apperson.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Enid, 1966 Print
    1955 Map of Enid, 1966 Print
    1955 Enid
    1966 Print · USGS
    North-central Oklahoma's transition from open plains to the blackjack hills of the Osage Indian Reservation is captured in the mid-1950s. Researchers can trace the development of the Naval Reserve Oil Field, the grounds of Vance AFB, and the early footprints of Tulsa and Stillwater.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Enid
    1958 Map of Enid
    1958 Enid
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern Oklahoma is mapped here in the late fifties, showcasing a dense network of petroleum production and historic tribal lands. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Osage Indian Reservation, early energy hubs like the Cushing Oil Field, and the Chilocco Indian Agricultural School.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1963 Map of Charley Creek, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Charley Creek, 1964 Print
    1963 Charley Creek
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River defines the border of Kay and Osage counties in the early 1960s, a landscape shaped by petroleum and rural community life. Researchers can trace family roots at Longwood Ch, Braden Sch, and the Big Bend Oil Field.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1963 Map of Uncas, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Uncas, 1965 Print
    1963 Uncas
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley in Kay County shows a landscape of rail-served settlements and early energy production in the early sixties. Trace the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe through Uncas and locate historical Oil Wells and the Oak Grove Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1968 Map of Ponca City NW, 1969 Print
    1968 Map of Ponca City NW, 1969 Print
    1968 Ponca City NW
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Kay County landscape during the late sixties is defined by a heavy rail presence and burgeoning oil production near the Arkansas River. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of rural Oklahoma through sites like Autwine, Union Sch, and the Round Grove Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1968 Map of Kildare, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Kildare, 1970 Print
    1968 Kildare
    1970 Print · USGS
    Kay County in the late sixties reveals a landscape shaped by petroleum production and the rail corridor. Researchers can trace the Northwest Kildare Oil and Gas Field and locate landmarks like Pleasant View Sch and Wolf Creek Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1968 Map of Ponca City, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Ponca City, 1970 Print
    1968 Ponca City
    1970 Print · USGS
    Ponca City and the surrounding Kay County prairies are captured here in the late sixties, highlighting a landscape shaped by petroleum and the Arkansas River. Researchers can locate family sites at St Marys Cem, trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail lines, or find the White Eagle Station.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1985 Map of Ponca City
    1985 Map of Ponca City
    1985 Ponca City
    1985 Print · USGS
    North-central Oklahoma during the mid-eighties shows a landscape shaped by petroleum and heavy rail. Trace the paths of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe through Ponca City or find local landmarks like Northern Oklahoma Junior College and Old Bliss.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1985 Map of Pawhuska, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Pawhuska, 1986 Print
    1985 Pawhuska
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Osage Indian Reservation and its tribal capital at Pawhuska are seen here in the mid-1980s as the region's ranching and oil legacies matured. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites and vanished industrial tracks near Bigheart, Wynona, and Gray Horse.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 2022 Map of Ponca City, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Ponca City, 2022 Print
    2022 Ponca City
    2022 Print · USGS
    Ponca City and the surrounding Kay County prairies are captured here at the meeting of two great rivers. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near White Eagle, McCord, and the Ponca Indian Cem along the Arkansas River.

  13. 2022 Map of Ponca City NW, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Ponca City NW, 2022 Print
    2022 Ponca City NW
    2022 Print · USGS
    Kay County lands west of the city limits come into focus in this contemporary survey of the Oklahoma plains. Local researchers can trace old section lines and landmarks like Round Grove Cemetery, the settlement of Autwine, and the Salt Fork Arkansas River.

  14. 2022 Map of Kildare, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Kildare, 2022 Print
    2022 Kildare
    2022 Print · USGS
    Northern Oklahoma's prairie landscape unfolds north of Ponca City during the early 2020s. Researchers can locate family sites near the town of Kildare or trace the courses of Bois d'Arc Cr and Turkey Cr.

  15. 2022 Map of Uncas, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Uncas, 2022 Print
    2022 Uncas
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley in Kay County underwent a total transformation as the waters of Kaw Lake reshaped the landscape. Researchers can trace the shoreline of Coon Creek Cove to find Uncas, the Oak Grove Cemetery, and the vicinity of Kaw City.

  16. 2022 Map of Charley Creek West, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Charley Creek West, 2022 Print
    2022 Charley Creek West
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Kay and Osage county line comes alive in this 2020s survey of the river country east of Ponca City. Researchers can trace local lineage at Longwood Cem or explore the hydrologic landscape surrounding Kaw Lake and the Arkansas River.

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