1966 Map of Avant

About this map

Avant sits at the northern edge of this survey, established where the Missouri Pacific railroad meets the meandering path of Bird Creek. The landscape is defined by its industrial and tribal heritage, situated within the Indian Reservation Boundary and marked by the expansive oil and gas operations of Big Heart Field, Black Dog Field, and Skiatook Field. These energy-producing tracts dominate the southern half of the map, interspersed with local drainages like Javine Creek and East Prong Quapaw Creek. Genealogists will find the Avant Cem and Lombard Cem clearly plotted, while the presence of a Gaging Sta and multiple Quarries reflects the managed utility of the river valley. The terrain transitions from the developed town site to the more secluded landmark at Dripping Spring, illustrating the rural character of Osage County in the mid-1960s.