1969 Map of Flagg Springs

About this map

Flagg Springs anchors the high plains landscape of western Oklahoma in this late-1960s survey. The terrain is defined by the sharp rise of Wolf Mountain to the northeast and the drainage of Adobe Draw cutting through the southern plateau. As a record of the era's infrastructure, the map highlights the prominent transit corridor of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, which runs parallel to the primary highway artery. The map illustrates a rural economy reliant on water and transport, dotted with numerous Wells and a network of service corridors including a Pipeline and a Trail that suggests older patterns of movement across the prairie. The presence of Boise City Airport on the eastern edge of the sheet reflects the mid-century modernization of transportation in Cimarron County, while a nearby Gravel Pit indicates local industry supporting road and rail development.