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1963 Map of Harrisburg

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Harrisburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Harrisburg stands as a focal point in this Stephens County landscape, where the agricultural traditions of the Oklahoma plains meet the intensive resource extraction of the mid-20th century. The terrain is defined by the drainage systems of West Mud Creek and East Mud Creek, which cut through a region heavily utilized for petroleum production. Industrial activity is prominent, with the Northwest Velma Oil Field, Velma Oil Field, and Palacine Oil Field dotting the map with numerous oil wells. This juxtaposition of industrial infrastructure and rural life is further evidenced by several Gravel Pits operating near the waterways.

Genealogists and local historians will find several established community landmarks, including Fairview Ch and Valley View Ch. The map also identifies important burial sites such as Stoner Cem and the Weaver Chapel Cem, the latter of which serves as a dual-purpose site for both a chapel and cemetery. A solitary Radio Tower on the eastern side of the quadrangle marks a modern vertical landmark in this otherwise horizontal expanse of creeks and hollows like Weed Hollow.