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1960 Map of Herd

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Herd
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Herd and Bigheart anchor this 1960 survey of Osage County, where the industrial footprint of petroleum extraction is evident across the landscape. The region is marked by numerous Oil Wells and a Quarry, illustrating a period of active resource development. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad cuts across the northern terrain, providing the essential transportation link for the local economy.

In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the natural character of the land is preserved within Osage Hills State Park. This area features a concentration of water bodies, including Deer Lake, Sunset Lake, and Lookout Lake, which contrast with the more industrial landscape to the north. Distinctive landforms such as Twin Mounds and the Horseshoe Bend of the creek provide clear landmarks for researchers and hikers tracing the historical topography of the Osage Nation.