1966 Map of New Prue

About this map

New Prue stands as the primary settlement on this Osage County landscape, situated near the northern banks of the recently created Keystone Lake. The map captures a moment in the mid-1960s where the shoreline of the reservoir, noted at its normal pool elevation of 723 feet, redefines the local geography along the Arkansas River and Jordan Valley. This influx of water is met by a complex network of industrial activity, most notably the East Osage City Oil Field and the Madalene Oil Field, which are marked by numerous oil wells and a web of connecting pipelines. The terrain is deeply dissected by drainage systems including Wildhorse Creek, Black Dog Creek, and Bear Creek, illustrating the intersection of Oklahoma's petroleum industry with the recreational development at Walnut Creek Peninsula Park.