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1969 Map of Mooreland

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Mooreland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Mooreland and the smaller settlement of Curtis anchor this Western Oklahoma landscape during a period of steady industrial and agricultural activity. The regional transportation network is defined by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, which runs parallel to a series of high-pressure pipelines that crisscross the plains. The presence of a local Powerplant, Nursing Home, and a Sewage Disposal Ponds facility indicates Mooreland's role as a developed community hub in Mooreland Township.

To the south, the terrain descends toward the North Canadian River, where the Durant Lake and a nearby Landing Strip suggest recreation and private aviation. Water management is a visible priority across the quadrangle, evidenced by a lengthy aqueduct and various water wells. Local industry is represented by a Sandpit north of town, while the Mooreland Cem and Curtis Cem provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family histories in Liberty Township.