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1956 Map of Choctaw

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Choctaw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Tinker Air Force Base occupies a significant portion of this landscape, reflecting the military expansion into Oklahoma during the mid-20th century. The map illustrates a transitional suburban and industrial environment where established residential areas like Nicoma Park and Choctaw meet the growing infrastructure of the region. Transportation networks are prominent, featuring the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroads, alongside a distinctive Drag Strip and a Drive-in Theater.

Educational and local community landmarks are well-represented, including Star Sch, Albert High Sch, and Telstar Sch. For genealogists, the documentation of Choctaw Cem, Mishak Cem, and Worley Cem offers valuable location data. The southern reaches are defined by the shores of Stanley Draper Lake and the branching waters of Hog Creek, providing a clear view of the natural topography before the intensified modern development of the Oklahoma City metro area.