1987 Map of Empire City

About this map

Empire City and Gas City anchor this landscape in Stephens County, where the regional economy is clearly defined by the sprawling Oil Field and numerous Oil Wells. The map reveals a community structured around rural institutions, such as Empire Sch and Fair Ch, alongside the Oak Grove Cem situated just west of the main settlement. The physical geography is dominated by a complex network of waterways, including Rock Creek and Little Beaver Cr, which carve through the McPherson terrain. An extensive network of pipelines and a prominent Substation underscore the intensive industrial development of the late 20th century. This survey reflects the intersection of a petroleum-driven landscape and established rural roots, with the southern fringes of Duncan appearing in the northeast corner.