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1916 Map of Kiefer

Name: 1916 Topographic Map of Kiefer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1916
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1916

About this map

Sapulpa serves as the northern anchor of this 1914 survey, where the St Louis and San Francisco RR branches toward Oklahoma City. The landscape is defined by the early petroleum industry, specifically the Glenn Pool development, evidenced by an Oil Tank near Glenpool and the concentrated rail spurs serving Kiefer. This era represents a significant shift from the agrarian roots of the Creek Nation toward an industrial economy, though rural community life remains prominent through numerous local schools such as Blackout Forest School, Yale School, and Bluebell School.

The terrain is dissected by Polecat Creek and its many tributaries, creating a complex series of ridges and valleys. Beyond the industrial rail corridors, the map reveals established rural centers like Kellyville and Mounds, while religious life is anchored by landmarks like the Louisiana Baptist Church and St Pauls Church. The survey also clearly delineates the administrative borders between Creek and Tulsa counties during a period of rapid regional growth.