1960 Map of Nelagoney

About this map

Osage Hills State Park dominates the northern reaches of this 1960 survey, where the rugged terrain of the Osage Hills is carved by the winding course of Sand Creek. The landscape reflects a mid-century period of resource extraction, with numerous Oil Wells and a Gas Well scattered across the township boundaries of Strike Axe and Bigheart. Transportation networks are firmly established by the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad, which tracks through the settlements of Okesa and Kiheki. In the southwest corner, the town of Nelagoney serves as a local hub near the Midland Valley rail line. From the quiet waters of Lookout Lake and Peters Lake to the localized activity at the Boy Scout Camp, the map illustrates the dual character of this region as both a recreational retreat and a working oil field during the early 1960s.