1971 Map of Bartlesville North

About this map

The Caney River snakes through the landscape of northern Washington Co., dividing the dense grid of Bartlesville and Dewey from the expansive petroleum operations to the east and west. This 1971 survey illustrates a transition era where the regional economy was deeply tied to the Jefferson Oil Field and the Missouri - Kansas - Texas Oil Field, marked by numerous gas wells and storage facilities. The transportation network is dominated by the Santa Fe railroad and the Missouri - Kansas - Texas and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line, which provided the essential infrastructure for moving oil and goods through the heart of Dewey. Local community life is visible through the positioning of the Antioch Ch and various schools like Lincoln Sch, while the presence of the Hi Way Airport and Wayside Airport signals the importance of regional aviation during the early 1970s.