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1955 Map of Lawton

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Lawton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Wichita Mountains rise abruptly from the southwestern Oklahoma plains, serving as a focal point for the region's conservation and military history. Within this granite landscape, the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and the Fort Sill Military Reservation occupy significant acreage, bordering the growing urban center of Lawton. The map documents a transition in water management and land use, with Lake Lawtonka and numerous small reservoirs appearing alongside traditional agricultural settlements.

Cultural landmarks such as the Rainy Mountain Church and Nazarene Indian Mission reflect the area's diverse heritage, while several combined institutions like the Prairie View Church and School point to the rural community structure of the mid-20th century. Transportation is dominated by the intersecting routes of the St Louis San Francisco RR and Chicago Rock Island and Pacific RR, which connect agricultural hubs like Mangum, Hobart, and Frederick.