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1956 Map of Harrah

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Harrah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The North Canadian River winds through the eastern portion of this quadrangle, defining the landscape between Harrah and the neighboring county lines. In the mid-1950s, the town of Harrah served as a central hub for the region's agricultural and transport activity, situated along the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad. The map reflects a rural landscape transitioning through mid-century development, evidenced by the emerging network of roads like NE 10th Street and East Reno Ave.

Further south, the settlement of Newalla and the McLoud Cemetery provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing early families in Oklahoma County. Local landmarks such as the World Bible Church, Texas Church, and an aviation Landing Strip illustrate the community's social and technical growth. Scattered industrial activity is also visible through several marked Oil Wells and a gravel Pit, indicating the extraction economy present during this era.