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1961 Map of Leedey

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Leedey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Leedey serves as the central hub of this Western Oklahoma landscape, positioned where the Kansas Texas and Missouri Railroad cuts through the rolling terrain. The map reveals a deeply rooted rural society defined by small community centers and family burial grounds such as Evergreen Cem and Shirley Cem. Water management is central to the area's geography, with the Canadian River anchoring the northern and eastern borders, complemented by local landmarks like Leedey Lake and Mabry Lake.

Religious life is marked by several rural assemblies, including Liberty Center Ch and Red Star Ch, often located near crossroads. The terrain is partitioned into several distinct regions like Tranquil and Grant, while the creek systems of Quartermaster Creek and Barnitz Creek provide the primary drainage. This 1961 field-checked survey captures the area just before significant changes in regional rail transportation and rural land use.