1956 Map of Ninemile Creek

About this map

Fort Sill Indian School Reservation occupies the northwest corner of this mid-century survey, a significant institutional footprint in a landscape defined by water and oil. The map details the confluence where Ninemile Creek feeds into East Cache Creek, documenting a rural area marked by the emergence of industrial infrastructure. Scattered throughout the townships of Lincoln and Lawton are numerous Oil Wells, particularly concentrated in the northern sections, signaling the economic drivers of the era. Education and communication are well-represented by localized landmarks such as Mineral Wells School, Flower Mound School, and a Television Relay Tower. This 1956 record illustrates the transition of Comanche County from a strictly agrarian region to one integrated with utility and energy development, anchored by its proximity to military and educational lands.