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1973 Map of Okmulgee Lake

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Okmulgee Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Okmulgee Lake dominates this 1970s landscape, its irregular shoreline defined by points and coves like Lions Point and Salvation Army Cove. The map documents a territory where outdoor recreation and heavy industry coexist, with the Okmulgee State Recreation Area and Okmulgee State Game Management Area bordering active oil fields. This coexistence is visible in the network of service roads and numerous oil wells that punctuate the wooded hills of Tiger and Lester.

Local history and genealogy are preserved through several burial sites and rural landmarks, including Indian Cem, Sharp Cem, and Edwards Cem. The spiritual life of the area is anchored at Honey Creek Ch, while small settlements like Wilson and Sunrise mark the edges of the survey. The eastern portion is defined by the winding course of the Deep Fork river, illustrating the contrast between the managed reservoir and the natural riparian drainage of Salt Creek and Honey Creek.