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1969 Map of Glass Mountains NW

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Glass Mountains NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Cimarron River winds through the northwestern reaches of the Glass Mountains, carving a wide valley that serves as the boundary between Woods and Major Counties. This 1969 survey captures the rural character of the region, where the Indefinite Boundary of the river's path shifts against the surrounding plains. The small settlement of Galena is a focal point for local history, centered near the Galena Cem and the natural heights of the Galena terrain.

Evidence of the mid-century energy economy is scattered across the landscape in the form of multiple Gas Wells and a Drill Hole, particularly concentrated south of the river. The map also detail family-named land divisions such as Jones, Crowell, and Elbert A, providing valuable data for genealogists tracing property lines. From the drainage of Barney Creek to the standing Radio Tower, the map documents a transition from traditional ranching and farming to industrial extraction.