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1985 Map of Elk City

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Elk City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Elk City and Sayre serve as the primary hubs in this western Oklahoma landscape, which shows a sophisticated infrastructure of aviation and energy by the mid-1980s. The presence of the Clinton-Sherman Airport near Burns Flat highlights the area's strategic importance, while industrial features like the Salt Evaporators and various quarries point to the local mineral economy. The terrain transitions from the plains near Meridian to the distinct elevations of the Granite Mountains and Haystack Mountain.

Hydrological and transport networks are well-defined, with the North Fork Red River winding through the center and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad providing vital connectivity. Recreation is anchored by Quartz Mountain State Park and Lake Hobart in the southeast. Smaller settlements such as Texola, Erick, and Dill City are clearly mapped, providing a detailed look at the rural township structure of Beckham and Washita counties during this era.