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1965 Map of Clearwater

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Clearwater
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Ninnescah River carves through the southern portion of this landscape, anchoring a region defined by agricultural plots and emerging energy production. Near the river, the Clearwater Oil Field and scattered Oil Wells indicate the sub-surface industrial activity that shaped the local economy in the mid-1960s. The city of Clearwater sits at the intersection of road and rail, while the village of Clonmel serves as a smaller landmark to the north.

Transportation is dominated by the diagonal corridor of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, which cuts across the terrain toward the northwest. Recreational areas like Lake Afton County Park and Lake Waltanna provide clear contrast to the surrounding section lines and creeks. Genealogists may find value in the location of rural burial grounds, including St Johns Cem and Ruby Cem, which reflect the early settlement patterns of Illinois and Ninnescah townships.