2012 Map of Barnsdall

About this map

The city of Barnsdall serves as the focal point for this landscape, defined by a dense concentration of petroleum extraction and water management. To the south, the expansive Birch Reservoir regulates the flow of Birch Creek, while the surrounding terrain is marked by numerous active resource areas including the Barnsdall Oil Field, West Barnsdall Oil Field, and Birch Creek South Oil Field. The area's Osage County heritage is preserved in several local burial grounds, such as the James Bigheart Cemetery and Red Eagle Cemetery. Small settlements like Tallant and Gilland bridge the gap between the industrial oil fields and the riparian corridors of Bird Creek and Cochahee Creek. This 2012 survey illustrates the continued importance of the energy sector alongside established residential grids and rural transport routes.