1974 Map of Marshall West

About this map

Skeleton Oil Field and Flynn Oil Field dominate the undulating landscape of this Garfield County quadrangle, where the mid-1970s energy economy is mapped in detail. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Skeleton Creek and its many tributaries, including Bitter Creek and Wolf Creek, which carve through the plains. The town of Marshall serves as the primary settlement, situated in the southeastern corner where the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line runs north-south, providing a vital link for local agriculture and industry. Genealogical researchers will find the IOOF Cem north of town particularly significant. The map documents an intensive extraction landscape, marked by dozens of Oil Wells and several Gravel Pits, illustrating the intersection of natural waterways and industrial development at the triple border of Garfield, Logan, and Kingfisher counties.