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1974 Map of Lake Fuqua

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Lake Fuqua
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Lake Fuqua and the surrounding mid-century petroleum operations dominate this 1970s landscape in Stephens County. The map details an environment where recreation and industry coexist, featuring the Picnic Area and Boat Ramp on the lake's eastern shore while numerous Oil Wells and a Pumping Station punctuate the northern and central terrain. The petroleum focus is geographically defined by the Hope Field and Parks Oil Field, showcasing the infrastructure of Oklahoma's energy sector during this period.

Local history and genealogy are centered around the community of Owens Prairie, where the Owens Prairie Cem and a Church of Christ are located. The map also records the presence of Camp E-Ko-Wah on a peninsula jutting into the lake. Natural drainage is dictated by the winding paths of Black Bear Creek and Wildhorse Creek, with the latter crossing the southern Base Line near the boundary between T 1 N and T 1 S.