1962 Map of Oak Valley

About this map

Elk River winds through the northern reaches of this landscape, carving a valley that defines the local economy and settlement patterns in the early 1960s. The town of Longton stands as a primary hub, featuring a Fairground and a Pumping Station, while the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe River railroad line tracks the river's path toward the village of Oak Valley. This survey captures the rural character of the border between Elk and Chautauqua Counties, where the terrain transitions from the broad river bottom to the dissected uplands of Lafayette and Salt Creek townships.