1973 Map of Hough SW

About this map

Carthage Oil and Gas Field defines the industrial character of this Oklahoma Panhandle landscape, where an extensive network of Gas Wells and infrastructure like the Compressor Station dominate the terrain. The map captures the region in the early 1970s, revealing a landscape defined by resource extraction and sparse rural settlement. Small locales like Hovey in the north and Unity in the south serve as local landmarks alongside family-oriented sites such as Bethel Cem. Drainage is provided by the winding path of Goff Creek and its tributary, Little Goff Creek, which cut through the high plains. The distribution of Caliche Pits and various wells across sections like Turney illustrates the systematic development of the area's subterranean resources during this era of domestic energy production.