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1964 Map of Lake Olney

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Lake Olney
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The boundary between Archer Co and Young Co bisects a landscape defined by water management and mid-century energy production. In the southern portion of the sheet, the town of Olney is shown with its grid of streets including Main St and Gray St, serving as a hub for the surrounding countryside. This area is heavily dotted with oil wells and designated oil fields, indicating the vital role of the petroleum industry in the local economy during the 1960s.

Surface water is dominated by the reservoir system of Lake Olney and Lake Cooper, which are supported by a pumping station and filtration plant. Rural life is anchored by landmarks like the Lone Oak Community Center and the combined site of St Luke Ch and St Luke Cem. Drainage is managed through a network of waterways including the South Fork of the Little Wichita River and numerous creek systems like Bear Creek and Mesquite Creek.