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1970 Map of Chelsea

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Chelsea
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Extensive extraction operations characterize the Rogers County landscape around the town of Chelsea and the settlement of Alluwe at the start of the 1970s. The terrain is marked by numerous Strip Mines and concentrated Oil Wells, reflecting a period of heavy industrial activity. In the northwest, the rising waters of the Oologah Reservoir back up into Panther Creek, significantly altering the local geography.

Transport and social infrastructure follow the lines of the St Louis - San Francisco railroad, which bisects the quadrangle. Rural life is anchored by local landmarks like Fairview Ch, Shady Grove Cem, and Snider Cem. The map provides a clear look at the intersection of various county lines, including the borders with Mayes, Craig, and Nowata counties, while also showing smaller local landmarks like Bowlin Spring and the Chelsea Reservoir.