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1964 Map of Barnsdall

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Barnsdall
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Bird Creek and its many tributaries, including Cedar Creek and Choteau Creek, define the landscape of this Osage County region during the mid-1960s. The settlement of Barnsdall serves as the central hub, supported by the nearby industrial communities of Tallant and Nelagoney. The map reveals an area deeply integrated with the energy industry, characterized by extensive petroleum infrastructure across the Big Heart Oil Field, Pershing Oil Field, and West Barnsdall Oil Field.

Transportation through the valley is anchored by the Midland Valley railroad, which follows the winding course of the river. For genealogists and local historians, several family-named landmarks and burial sites are documented, such as Javine Cem, Red Eagle Cem, and Reece Cem. The presence of numerous Oil Wells and specialized facilities like the Pumping Station and Water Tank highlight the industrial footprint that dominated the local economy during this era.