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1970 Map of Mocane

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Mocane
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Cimarron River winds through the northern portion of this High Plains landscape, which was documented by the Geological Survey during a period of significant industrial activity in the Oklahoma Panhandle. The small community of Mocane sits in the southwestern quadrant, serving as a landmark along the Missouri-Kansas-Texas railroad line that cuts across the southern terrain. This transportation corridor is mirrored by an extensive network of pipelines and numerous extractive sites, including a dense concentration of Gas Wells and an Oil Well, illustrating the region's mid-century energy production.

Broad topographical areas such as Garland and Knowles define the local geography, while a Landing Strip near the river indicates the logistical needs of this remote sector. For the local historian or genealogist, the map provides precise locations for early gravel operations, including several Gravel Pits, and traces the intersection of the railroad with state and county boundaries during the early 1970s.