1966 Map of Bethany

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Lake Overholser and the North Canadian River dominate the southern portion of this mid-1960s survey, marking a distinct boundary between the expanding suburbs of Oklahoma City and the rural outskirts of Yukon. The landscape reveals a period of significant institutional growth, anchored by Bethany College, the St Francis DeSales Seminary, and multiple schools like Harris Sch and Overholser Sch. Civil aviation is well-represented by the Wiley Post Airport and smaller private facilities including Richards Landing Strip and Yukon Landing Strip. Residential pockets like Warr Acres and Woodlawn Park show the mid-century suburbanization of the region, while the northern sections remain largely open with numerous Oil Wells and Gravel Pits indicating the local extractive economy. The presence of specialized sites like the Orphanage, Childrens Hosp, and Retirement Community suggests a maturing social infrastructure in the Bethany area during this era.