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1963 Map of Charley Creek West

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Charley Creek West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Arkansas River serves as the dividing line between Kay and Osage counties in this northern Oklahoma landscape. The 1979 photorevision prominently displays the planned inundation area of Kaw Lake, a massive engineering project that significantly altered the local topography. This period of change is captured alongside established rural institutions like Braden Sch and the Longwood Ch.

Industrial activity is a defining characteristic of the region, evidenced by the extensive Hardy Oil Field, North Drum Oil Field, and Big Bend Oil Field. These fields are dotted with numerous Oil Wells and a Radio Tower, reflecting the petroleum-driven economy of the era. The presence of Sunset Memorial Gardens and local cemeteries provides essential touchpoints for genealogical research in a landscape transitioning between traditional agriculture and modern resource extraction.