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2016 Map of Chelsea

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Chelsea
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Chelsea serves as the primary hub in this corner of Northeast Oklahoma, where the prairie landscape is defined by an extensive network of water management sites. The town's grid is bounded by the Cchelsa BY-Pas and the nearby Chelsea Reservoir Number 1 and Chelsea Reservoir Number 2, reflecting the area's mid-century water infrastructure development. To the north, the settlement of New Alluwe stands near the headwaters of Panther Cr, while the rural expanse is dotted with community landmarks like Shady Grove Cem and Snider Cem.

A series of watershed sites along Pryor Cr, including Pryor Cr Watershed Site 19 Reservoir and Pryor Cr Number 20 Reservoir, illustrate a highly engineered hydrological system designed for the agricultural needs of Rogers and Craig counties. These features, along with the numerous range and township roads, provide a clear record of the modern rural layout in this historically cattle and oil-rich region.