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1967 Map of Grand Lake

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Grand Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Stephens County ranchlands and energy resources define this landscape mapped during the mid-1960s. The topography is dominated by the complex drainage systems of Bufford Creek, Cedar Creek, and the various forks of the river, including the East Fork, West Fork, and Yellow Fork. These waterways cut through the terrain, punctuated by the namesake Grand Lake and its tributary, Big Branch.

Evidence of the local economy is scattered throughout the quadrangle in the form of numerous Oil Wells and several Gravel Pits, indicating an active extractive industry. Local social life and community landmarks are anchored by the Rodeo Arena in the southwest and the Moon Cem located near the eastern bend of Cedar Creek. The map also records a winding Jeep Trail and distinctive property boundaries marked by fine red dashed lines, providing a detailed record of land use and rural infrastructure during this era.