1958 Map of Francis

About this map

The St Louis - San Francisco railroad cuts through the northwestern corner of this territory, passing directly through the town of Francis. This 1950s survey captures a landscape defined by the intersection of traditional agricultural settlement and the petroleum industry, notably seen in the Allen Oil Field which spans across much of the central and northern terrain. Small communities and named rural crossroads such as Oakman, Happyland, and Homer serve as anchors for the local population.