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1956 Map of Denton

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Denton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Denton stands at the intersection of local history and industry in this mid-century Oklahoma landscape where Stephens, Comanche, and Grady counties meet. The small settlement and surrounding rural landscape are defined by a network of waterways including Little Beaver Creek, Cottonwood Creek, and Armstrong Creek. Local life is anchored by the Woodlawn Church and its nearby Cemetery, as well as the Hurley Grove Community House located in the Brown township area.

Beyond these social landmarks, the map records the expanding energy infrastructure of the region. A significant Oil And Gas Field dominates the southern sections, marked by numerous Oil well sites and Slush tanks. This industrial layer is further emphasized by a Pipeline cutting across the Richland and Brown areas, illustrating how oil production integrated into the traditional ranching and farming lands of the Great Plains during the 1950s.