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1956 Map of Hennessey

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Hennessey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Hennessey serves as the central hub for this portion of the Oklahoma prairie in the mid-1950s, bisected by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad line. The surrounding countryside is defined by a dense network of rural infrastructure, including a variety of community focal points like the Oakview Community Hall and numerous country churches such as Maple Grove Ch and Union Chapel. The transition of the local landscape is evident at the Lyon Valley Sch (Abandoned), which marks the evolution of rural education in Kingfisher County.

The terrain is drained by a complex system of waterways, including Turkey Creek, Buffalo Creek, and Skeleton Creek. To the north, the small settlement of Bison sits along the rail line, while local industry is represented by Shale Pits located near the eastern edge of the survey. For genealogists, the map preserves the exact locations of family-associated landmarks like Wanamaker Cem and Moss Cem, providing a detailed look at the township structures of Sumner, Sherman, and Columbia.