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1961 Map of Elk City

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Elk City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Elk City serves as the focal point of this Beckham County landscape, positioned at a critical intersection of mid-century transportation and industry. The city's growth is evidenced by the detailed street grid and significant infrastructure like the Elk City Municipal Airport, an Oil Refinery, and Ackley Park. Running directly through the heart of the settlement is U. S. 66, the iconic highway that shaped the American West, accompanied by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad.

Beyond the urban center, the map reveals a rural topography structured around school districts and country churches. Educational life is anchored by locations such as Merritt School and Fairview School, while the spiritual and genealogical history of the area is preserved in sites like Hefner Church and the Ural Cemetery. The terrain is drained by the Turkey Creek and Elk Creek systems, with the Elk City Reservoir providing a prominent water feature northeast of the city.