1966 Map of Luther

About this map

Luther serves as the central hub of this mid-1960s landscape, situated at the intersection of significant rail and petroleum infrastructure. The town is flanked by the St Louis-San Francisco and the Missouri-Kansas-Texas railroads, which parallel the course of the Deep Fork river. This era shows an intensive energy landscape, with the Luther Oil and Gas Field, the West Luther Oil and Gas Field, and the South Garden Oil and Gas Field dominating the township. Numerous oil wells and oil wells are scattered throughout the undulating terrain, punctuated by Opossum and Wildhorse Creek. For those researching local families, the map identifies several burial grounds, including Reunion Cem, Luther Cem, St Luke Cem, and Tillman Cem, offering precise locations for genealogical study during a time of expanding transportation via the Turner Toll Road.