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1960 Map of Nelagoney

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Nelagoney
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Osage Hills State Park anchors the northern landscape of this region, where the winding course of Sand Creek carves through the terrain near Lookout Point. The industrial character of the mid-twentieth century is clearly marked by a dense concentration of oil wells and gas wells scattered across the Strike Axe and Bigheart townships. These energy resources are situated alongside the vital transport corridor of the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad line, which connects the small settlements of Nelagoney, Kiheki, and Okesa.

Beyond the industrial and transportation networks, the map documents local recreational and natural landmarks including the Boy Scout Camp and the waters of Lookout Lake and Peters Lake. This survey illustrates the Osage County landscape at a time when traditional ranching terrain, evidenced by labels like Rock Field, coexisted with a mature petroleum economy and established state conservation efforts.