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1964 Map of Kaw City

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Kaw City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Arkansas River winds through the heart of this mid-1960s landscape, marking the boundary between the Longwood township and the Osage Indian Reservation. Before the river was significantly altered by modern dam projects, Kaw City stood as a primary hub for the region, serviced by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line. The settlement of Washunga lies just to the north, accompanied by the Washunga Cem, while the rugged riverbanks are defined by features like Oxbow Bend.

To the east, the landscape transitions into the open country of Foraker and Big Hill, where small drainage systems like Little Beaver Creek and Slab Creek carve through the terrain. The presence of Grand View Cem and the small station at Apperson suggests the dispersed rural community structure of the time. This survey documents the specific alignment of roads and rail infrastructure as they existed during Oklahoma's mid-century expansion.