1955 Map of Broken Arrow

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Broken Arrow and the burgeoning eastern outskirts of Tulsa define this mid-century Oklahoma landscape, where suburban expansion meets an established energy and agricultural economy. The survey captures the community as it shifts from a rail-focused town along the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad toward modern residential developments. Numerous Oil Well and Oil Wells are scattered across sections like Lynn Lane and Boles, indicating the persistent role of the petroleum industry in the local economy. Education and community life are well-documented through several neighborhood campuses, including South Side Sch and Haskell Sch. Aviation presence is notable for the era, with both Eighty-first Street Airpark and Cotton Airfield serving the region. To the southeast, industrial activity is marked by a Strip Mine near Camp Russell, illustrating the diverse extractive operations that shaped the land use during this period of Oklahoma's growth.