1973 Map of Goodwell NW

About this map

The Beaver River winds through this corner of the Oklahoma Panhandle, carving a distinctive floodplain through the High Plains. The landscape is defined by the intersection of water and industry, with Spring Creek and Tepee Creek feeding into the river basin. Extensive energy development is evident across the terrain, marked by a dense network of Gas Wells that punctuate the plains in nearly every section. The survey reveals a rural economy tied closely to the land, showing multiple extraction sites such as a Caliche Pit and Gravel Pits alongside the natural drainage patterns. This map documents a period of intense resource exploration in the region during the early 1970s, illustrating how local infrastructure followed the paths of these smaller creeks and the larger river valley.