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1973 Map of Aetna

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Aetna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Aetna and its surroundings in Barber County appear here as a landscape shaped by energy extraction and historical territorial lines. The Salt Fork Arkansas River winds through the central portion of the map, carving through the terrain near the small settlement and the Aetna Cem. This area is defined by the extensive Oil and Gas Field, dotted with numerous Oil Wells, Gas Wells, and Drill Holes, along with a network of Pipelines that traverse the countryside.

One of the most significant historical markers on the sheet is the Old Indian Treaty Boundary, which runs east-to-west across the southern half of the quadrangle. This line, established decades prior, continues to influence the survey patterns and land divisions of the region. The drainage system is particularly well-defined, featuring Mule Creek, West Creek, and Cottage Creek, which feed into the river valley. The map also captures the transition at the Kansas-Oklahoma state line, marking the border between Barber and Woods counties.