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1965 Map of Oklahoma City SW

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Oklahoma City SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Canadian River serves as a winding natural boundary through this mid-1960s survey, separating the southern reaches of Oklahoma City from the agricultural and industrial lands of Grady and McClain Counties. The landscape is defined by the intersection of rural life and early suburban expansion, with the northern section featuring the Pentecostal Campground and Camp Kickapoo near the river bluffs. To the south, the community of Tuttle and the emerging hub of Newcastle anchor the terrain, connected by a network of sectional roads and the modern path of the H E Bailey Turnpike.

Evidence of the region's economic drivers is scattered throughout, from the Oil Field in the northeast to several Gravel Pits near the southern waterways. Local history is preserved in the location of the Snow Hill Ch, while the drainage patterns of Coal Creek and Worley Creek illustrate the natural topography before more intensive development. The map also captures several township divisions, including Waldron and Johnson, providing a clear look at the jurisdictional complexity of the tri-county area during this era.