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1936 Map of Belford

Name: 1936 Topographic Map of Belford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

The Arkansas River meanders through this landscape on the borders of Kay, Osage, Noble, and Pawnee counties, defining the early 20th-century rural geography of north-central Oklahoma. This 1930s-era survey reveals a densely distributed network of country schools, such as Enterprise Sch, North Doga Sch, and Pa-He Sch, reflecting the localized rural educational structure prior to widespread district consolidation.

Industrial and transport corridors are well-defined by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Ry in the northeast corner near Apperson, while the Arkansas River continues to serve as the primary topographical anchor. Family and community life is documented through landmarks like Longview Ch and the Ralston Cem. Large land holdings and agricultural operations are evidenced by the Bar L Ranch, while several Airway Beacons indicate the emergence of modern aviation navigation routes over the Osage plains.