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1974 Map of Paden

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Paden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The town of Paden and the surrounding Okfuskee County landscape reflect an era of transition in the mid-1970s, where traditional rural life met the infrastructure of the energy industry. The map captures the presence of an active Oil Field and several pipelines cutting across the terrain, notably near Midway and the northern reaches of Hilliby Creek. These industrial markings contrast with established community landmarks like Micawber Ch and the remote Barnett Mission Ch.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at Oakdale Cem or the more distant Micawber Cem near the northern settlement of Micawber. The southern portion of the map is anchored by the waters of Paden Lake, while the remnants of transportation history are visible in the Old RR Grade running west of town. This survey provides a clear view of the creek-fed drainage patterns of Pettiquah Creek and Fiftytwo Cr before further modern development changed the local topography.