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1969 Map of Hennepin

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Hennepin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Hennepin and the surrounding rural landscapes of Garvin, Carter, and Murray counties are defined by a mix of agricultural pasture and active energy extraction during this late-1960s period. The map highlights a complex network of oil fields, including an on-site Refinery and numerous Oil Well symbols connected by an extensive Pipeline system. This industrial presence sits alongside the area's deep history, marked most notably by the Fort Arbuckle Ruins near the confluence of Garrison Creek and Wildhorse Creek.

Local life is anchored by country churches and small community centers like Brady and Katie. Genealogists may find particular value in the Fivemile Creek Cemetery and the various congregational hubs such as Home Sweet Home Church, Salem Ch, and Roady Ch. The terrain transitions from the alluvial bottoms of Sandy Creek toward the rising Arbuckle Mountains in the southeast corner, reflecting the diverse geography of southern Oklahoma.