1980 Map of Blue

About this map

The Blue River carves a winding path across this Bryan County landscape, anchoring a rural region defined by small agricultural settlements and a network of creeks. In the north, the St Louis-San Francisco railroad line parallels the river, passing through the community of Blue, which serves as a local focal point near a Gaging Station. The map reveals a deeply rooted community history through its numerous burial grounds, including Old Philadelphia Cem, Sandpit Philadelphia Cem, and Burris Cem. To the south, the village of Utica sits at a junction of section-line roads, while Albany occupies the southeastern corner. A distinctive modern landmark, the Texoma Speedway, appears in the southwest near Wolf Creek, reflecting the intersection of traditional rural life and regional recreation in the late twentieth century.