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1985 Map of Oklahoma City South

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Oklahoma City South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The expansive Canadian River corridor anchors this mid-1980s landscape, illustrating the suburban reach of Oklahoma City as it stretches south toward Norman. The map documents a period of significant regional infrastructure, centered on the strategic presence of Tinker Air Force Base and the Will Rogers World Airport. To the east, the waters of Lake Thunderbird and the surrounding Little River State Park offer a contrast to the dense municipal grids of Midwest City and Del City.

Further south and west, the map transitions into the agricultural and river-oriented territories of Grady Co and McClain Co. Smaller communities such as Chickasha, Blanchard, and Purcell maintain their distinct identities away from the primary metropolitan core. Notable landmarks including the University of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport and the Lexington State Wildlife Management Area highlight the diverse land use, ranging from higher education and aviation to state-managed conservation along the river bottoms.