1956 Map of Apache

About this map

Apache serves as the central hub of this mid-century survey, situated at the crossroads of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad and regional highways. The landscape transitions from the agricultural plateaus of Hale and Highland in the north to the edge of the Fort Sill Military Reservation in the south. This military presence is marked by features like the Elgin Gate and the Elgin Landing Field, reflecting the era's tactical landscape. The map provides significant genealogical value through its documentation of rural sites, including the Comanche Indian Cemetery and the Mahsetka Indian Church. Along the southern boundary, the rugged terrain around Richards Spur overlooks the northern tip of Lake Lawtonka, where an abandoned Fish Hatchery is noted. Smaller communities like Broxton and Stecker punctuate the grid, connected by a network of drainage systems including Cache Creek and Mission Creek.