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1973 Map of Mason

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Mason
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Deep Fork river winds through the northern reaches of this Okfuskee County landscape, where the mid-1970s topography reveals a region deeply shaped by the petroleum industry. Scattered Oil Wells and broad Oil Field designations highlight the economic drivers of the era, contrasting with the recreational development at Okemah Lake. This reservoir serves as a central landmark, complete with a Picnic Area, Campgrounds, and a Trailer Park along its southern shores.

Smaller settlements and family-named sites provide rich detail for local history, including the village of Mason and the evocatively named Last Chance. Spiritual and community life is anchored by locations such as Good Will Ch and several burial grounds, including the White Rose Cem and Manwarring Cem. The map captures a moment when traditional rural infrastructure, like the Water Tank near Morse, coexisted with the burgeoning leisure activities at the lake.