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1968 Map of Kildare

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Kildare
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Kildare sits at the heart of this North Central Oklahoma landscape, a small settlement defined by its position along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line. During the late 1960s, the region's economy was clearly driven by the Northwest Kildare Oil and Gas Field, which spans across the western sections of the map. This industrial presence contrasts with the rural community centers like Pleasant View Sch, which served as a focal point for the surrounding farms.

Water management and recreation appear prominently near the southern and northern boundaries. In the south, the development of West Lake Ponca and Lake Ponca Park indicates a growing suburban influence from nearby Ponca City. To the north, the Newkirk Country Club Lake and Newkirk Skypark provide a look at local infrastructure supporting the outskirts of Newkirk. The terrain is drained by meandering waterways including Bois d'Arc Creek and Wolf Creek, which dictate the placement of local roads and property boundaries.