1963 Map of Oneta

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Strip mines dominate the western hills of Wagoner County in the early 1960s, reflecting the industrial legacy of the Oklahoma coalfields. The Missouri-Kansas-Texas railroad cuts diagonally through the southern half of the landscape, providing a vital transport link for the settlement at Oneta. This era shows a community structured around rural education and faith, with numerous neighborhood institutions like Blue Springs Sch, Oneta Sch, and the Baptist Ch serving the local population. Deep family roots are evident in the scatter of burial grounds across the terrain, including Smith Cem, Springtown Cem, and Oak Grove Cem. The geography is defined by the drainage of Adams Creek and Coal Creek, while the prominent rise of Lone Star and the broad flats of Big Bottom mark the distinctive topography of the region.