1972 Map of Nowata West

About this map

Nowata sits at the eastern edge of this landscape, its residential grid defined by streets like Shawnee Ave and Seneca Ave. The area west of the town center transitions into a patchwork of rural gathering places and oil exploration. Significant local landmarks include the Diamond Point Community Hall and Elm Bend Community Hall, which serve as anchors for the surrounding countryside. This 1972 topography captures the region as the waters of Oologah Lake begin to influence the drainage of local tributaries like Double Creek and Mormon Creek. The Missouri Pacific railroad cuts a straight north-south line through the terrain, passing the Nowata Municipal Airport and connecting the town to the broader industrial network. Traces of the region's mineral wealth are evident in the numerous oil wells and drill holes scattered across the creek-fed valleys.