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1916 Map of Bristow

Name: 1916 Topographic Map of Bristow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1925
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1925

About this map

Bristow serves as the central hub for this 1914-1915 survey of Creek County, capturing the region during a period of significant growth driven by the burgeoning oil industry. The landscape is dotted with specialized infrastructure including a large Oil Tank Farm near the city center and the St Louis and San Francisco railroad lines that facilitated transport across the territory. Rural life is well-documented through a dense network of country schools and churches such as Victor Chapel School, Shiloh School, and East Side School, indicating a well-settled agricultural and industrial population.

Traditional cultural sites and public facilities are also prominently marked, including the Indian Dance Grounds and the County Farm. The topography is defined by the Deep Fork river and numerous tributaries like Polecat Creek and Little Catfish Creek. Small commercial outposts like Foxes Store and Jacksons Store provided essential goods for residents in outlying townships such as Euchee and Sunny Slope.