1989 Map of Delhi

About this map

Delhi and its surrounding Beckham County landscape are defined here by a transition from the drainage basins of Turkey Creek and Sand Creek in the north to the more dissected terrain of Haystack Creek in the south. The rural settlement pattern is anchored by the small community of Delhi, marked by its local Cem, and is heavily influenced by the region's energy infrastructure. Numerous petroleum and natural gas features, including an extensive Gas Storage Area, various Oil Wells, and a prominent Pipeline, illustrate the industrial character of the Oklahoma plains during the late twentieth century. Transportation and utility landmarks such as the Sayre Municipal Airport, equipped with a Beacon, and a local Water Tank, provide essential reference points for researchers tracing the development of this agricultural and energy-producing corridor.