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1966 Map of Avant SW

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Avant SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Morgans Corner and the Triple M Ranch anchor this landscape of Osage County during a period of significant hydraulic transition. The map reveals the expansion of regional water infrastructure with portions of Skiatook Lake and Keystone Lake visible, including purple hatching that denotes areas designated for future submersion. This transformation overlayed a well-established petroleum economy, evidenced by the dense concentration of oil wells and named production zones such as the Wildhorse Oil Field and the Branstetter Oil Field.

The drainages of Hominy Creek and Turkey Creek wind through the region of Black Dog, illustrating the intricate natural drainage system that preceded the full extent of the reservoirs. Infrastructure like a Radio Tower near the northern boundary and multiple pipelines crisscrossing the terrain highlight the area's mid-century utility development. This survey serves as a detailed record of the land just as it was being reshaped by large-scale water management projects in the 1960s.