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1965 Map of Newcastle

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Newcastle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Canadian River carves a broad path across the landscape, marking the boundary between McClain and Cleveland counties. In the mid-1960s, this area reflects a rural economy transitioning toward energy development and transportation. The Newcastle townsite serves as a primary hub, while the Goldsby corporate boundary expands to the southeast. Industrial activity is concentrated in the North Lindsay Ridge Oil Field and the North Washington Oil Field, where numerous oil wells dot the terrain alongside commercial Gravel Pits and a Sandpit near the riverbanks.

Local landmarks such as the Warren Cem and a solitary Landing Strip provide specific touchpoints for genealogists and local historians. The road network is anchored by the Southeast Newcastle Road, while hydrological features like North Fork Walnut Creek dictate the topography of the southern townships. The map documents a period before significant suburban expansion, preserving the location of early rural infrastructure and field lines.