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1952 Map of Jenks

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Jenks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Arkansas River corridor south of Tulsa reveals a mid-century landscape of heavy industry, aviation, and expanding education. An Oil Refinery and numerous oil wells dominate the western bank near Garden City, while the Midland Valley railroad tracks trace the river's path south toward Jenks. This survey documents a critical period of development for local institutions, showing the campuses of Holland Hall Sch, Eliot Sch, and the Apostolic College.

To the east, the topography shifts from the Red Fork Valley toward the Twin Hills, where a network of rural roads and regional infrastructure appears. Landmarks such as the Brown Airport and Tulsa Commercial Airport reflect the era's growing dependence on private aviation. The map also captures significant community sites, including the Rentie Grove Ch and the Booker T Washington Cem, providing essential details for genealogists and local historians.