1957 Map of Bixby

About this map

Arkansas River bottomlands and the burgeoning oil fields of the late 1950s define this landscape south of Tulsa. The town of Bixby is shown in detail, situated near the riverbanks where the Midland Valley railroad and highway networks converge. This era captures the transition from a purely agricultural river valley to an industrial hub, evidenced by the dense clusters of oil wells, oil tanks, and a dedicated oil field stretching toward Glenpool. Local heritage is anchored by rural institutions like Liberty Sch and several country churches, including Shellenbarger Ch and Stirling Ch. The survey also documents the natural drainage of the region via Duck Creek, Snake Creek, and Posey Creek, providing a clear view of the topography before significant suburban expansion altered the drainage patterns and land use of the Tulsa-Okmulgee county line area.