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1949 Map of Elgin

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Elgin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Fort Sill Military Reservation dominates the southern reaches of this landscape, its northern boundary and the Elgin Ridge marking a sharp transition into the agricultural and ranching country of southern Oklahoma. The town of Elgin serves as the primary hub, situated at the intersection of the St Louis San Francisco railroad and the rural road network. Local life in the late 1940s is anchored by institutions such as St Anthonys Ch, Elgin Cem, and rural educational outposts like Midway Sch and Happy Hollow Sch.

Water management and drainage define the terrain, with East Cache Creek, Tony Creek, and Chandler Creek carving through the prairie. Industrial activity is evident in the scattered oil wells and tanks, while water for livestock or the railroad is provided by landmarks like Menard Tank and O'Connell Tank. This survey provides a clear view of the Caddo Co Comanche Co line before modern highway expansion altered the rural landscape.