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1968 Map of Blackwell

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Blackwell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Chikaskia River winds past the developed center of Blackwell in this late 1960s study of Kay County. The landscape is defined by the intersection of traditional rail lines, such as the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, and the modern transportation network, including the newly established Highway 11 Interchange. Industrial activity is evident throughout the region, with the expansive Blackwell Oil and Gas Field and several gravel pits marking the outskirts of the city.

Local researchers can find significant community landmarks ranging from the IOOF Cemetery to the Blackwell Municipal Airport and the Drive-in Theater south of Chrysler Ave. Rural life is anchored by several school sites like Union Sch and New Bethel Sch, while the outlying areas of Renfrow and Carlisle reflect the agricultural and resource-driven economy of North Central Oklahoma during this period.