1971 Map of Clear Lake

About this map

The High Plains of the Oklahoma Panhandle define this 1971 survey, centered on the drainage systems of Duck Pond Creek and Mexico Creek. In the early 1970s, the landscape of Beaver County was a functional mix of ranching and industrial extraction, dominated by numerous Gas Wells and Oil Wells. The small, eponymous Clear Lake sits in the eastern portion of the quadrangle, while the presence of a Landing Strip, Radio Tower, and Sewage Disposal Pond suggests a hub of local activity and infrastructure near the Benton and Logan township lines. For the local historian or genealogist, the map identifies specific resource extraction sites including a Caliche Pit, Clay Pit, and Gravel Pit, providing a clear view of the area's geological and economic priorities before modern developments altered the surface landscape.