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1983 Map of Anthon

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Anthon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The small settlement of Anthon and its surrounding landscape reflect the agricultural and energy-driven character of western Oklahoma in the early 1980s. The map is defined by the branching network of the Barnitz Creek system, including East Barnitz Creek, West Barnitz Creek, and Dry Creek, which carve through the terrain of Barnitz and Grant townships. For genealogists and local historians, several landmarks offer specific points of connection to the past, such as Vicksburg Ch, Sare Cem, and Gyp Cem.

The industrial footprint of the region is evident through numerous Gas Well sites and an extensive Pipeline network, alongside a localized Refinery. These features, appearing amidst the section lines and rural roads, illustrate the coexistence of ranching and oil and gas extraction during this period. The survey also captures the township boundaries of Washita and Arapaho, grounding the rural homesteads and local roads within their formal administrative framework.