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1970 Map of Guthrie South

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Guthrie South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Guthrie and the surrounding Logan County landscape in 1970 reveal a region defined by the intersection of traditional agriculture and emerging infrastructure. This survey captures the southern edge of the city, including the Guthrie Corp Bdy and the Job Corps Center. The terrain is marked by the presence of the Southwest Gas and Pleasant Valley Oil Field and scattered Drill Holes, indicating the active petroleum industry that fueled the local economy.

Transport networks are prominent, from the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad to the newly established corridor of Interstate 35. Water resources like Guthrie Lake and Liberty Lake contrast with the rural settlement of Seward, where local history is anchored by the Seward Cem and Memorial Cem. Several small airstrips, including Scheihing Landing Field and Ellis Landing Field, underscore the aviation-friendly character of this Oklahoma plains environment.