1966 Map of New Prue

About this map

Keystone Reservoir dominates the southern edge of this Oklahoma landscape, illustrating the mid-1960s transformation of the Arkansas River valley. The map documents the relocation of community life to New Prue, established on higher ground as the reservoir waters reached their full extent. This survey, based on 1965 aerial photography, reveals a region defined by its energy production, where the Osage City Oil Field and Madalene Oil Field are crisscrossed by a dense network of pipelines and numerous oil wells. The shifting geography is further evidenced by Jordan Valley, situated near the shoreline, and the development of recreational spaces like Walnut Creek Peninsula Park. Waterways such as Black Dog Creek and Wildhorse Creek feed into the basin, carving through the terrain where scattered quarries and industrial activity sit alongside the emerging reservoir environment.