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1949 Map of Arbuckle Hill

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Arbuckle Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Fort Sill Military Reservation dominates this landscape north of Lawton, showing the intensive land use of the late 1940s. The map documents an intricate network of tactical features, including the Small Arms Range, Rifle Range, and the North Field landing area. Cultural landmarks reflecting the area's heritage and administration are clearly marked, such as the Indian Cem and the Indian School located near the southern reservation boundary.

Topography is characterized by prominent rises like Geronimo Hill, Caddo Hill, and Arbuckle Hill, many of which carry names honoring indigenous leaders and tribes. The St Louis and San Francisco railroad cuts through the northwest corner near Frisco Ridge, while hydrological features like Lake George and the meandering East Cache Creek provide focal points for the region's drainage. Notable local crossings and landmarks, such as Pig Farm Crossing and Sitting Bear, offer specific points of interest for genealogists tracing local movements and landmarks.