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1973 Map of Okfuskee

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Okfuskee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Nuyaka Mission Ch stands as a central historical landmark within this section of East Central Oklahoma, situated near the confluence of several prominent waterways. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Nuyaka Creek, Sixshooter Creek, and Brier Creek, which historically influenced the placement of early settlements and roads. The small community of Okfuskee is documented alongside its namesake Okfuskee Cem, while further south, the settlement of Oriental is positioned near the banks of Nuyaka Creek.

Energy extraction heavily defines the industrial landscape, with numerous Oil Wells, Gas Wells, and an extensive Oil Field scattered across the townships of Tiger, Morse, and Lester. Rural life is anchored by locations like Park Wheeler Corner and Woodard Corner, alongside community gathering points such as Pleasant Hill Ch and Durant Ch. The map illustrates a region where established agricultural and spiritual centers coexist with a dense network of petroleum exploration.