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1964 Map of Grainola

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Grainola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Grainola and the small settlement of Frankfort anchor this 1964 survey of the Osage Hills along the Oklahoma-Kansas border. The landscape is defined by the Midland Valley and the Foraker terrain, where numerous waterways like Otter Creek, Salt Creek, and Beaver Creek cut through the plains. The presence of the Frankfort Oil Field in the north indicates the region's petroleum industry, while the Indian Reservation Boundary marks the historic Osage Nation lands.

Local infrastructure centers on the rail lines and road networks connecting these rural outposts. The map records the drainages of Antelope Creek and Spring Creek, providing a detailed look at the watershed that supported the ranching and energy economy of mid-century Osage County. Key local landmarks include Bayliss Creek and Branson Cr, which further delineate the township divisions near the state line.