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1972 Map of Nowata West

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Nowata West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Nowata serves as the primary hub of this 1970s landscape, positioned where the Missouri Pacific rail line meets a grid of residential streets like Delaware Ave and Choctaw Ave. The town's infrastructure is well-defined, including the Courthouse, High School, and Nowata Municipal Airport. Outside the town center, the terrain is shaped by the sprawling arms of Oologah Lake and numerous drainage systems like Mormon Creek and California Creek.

Extensive petroleum activity is evident through the widespread Oil Field labels and numerous drill holes scattered across the sections. Local heritage is preserved at the Mennonite Cem and Taylor Cem, while social centers like Diamond Point Community Hall and Elm Bend Community Hall suggest the scattered nature of rural communities during this era. The map provides a detailed view of the transition from the structured street blocks of the town to the resource-driven landscape of the surrounding countryside.