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1960 Map of Pawhuska

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Pawhuska
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Osage Reserve and its administrative center, Pawhuska, define this landscape in the mid-20th century. The town is densely settled along the banks of Bird Creek and Clear Creek, featuring established community infrastructure like Williams Park, the County Fairground, and a Drive-in Theater south of town. Educational and cultural sites are prominent, including the Indian Camp Sch and Lynn Sch, reflecting the local heritage of the area.

Extensive industrial activity is documented throughout the surrounding hills, with numerous Oil Wells and Gas Wells scattered across the Strike Axe and Oil Field districts. Transportation follows the winding river valleys, notably the Missouri Pacific Railroad which connects the main settlement to the outlying community of Nelagoney in the southeast. The terrain is a mix of creek bottoms and wooded ridges, where small family sites like Lookout Cem remain visible on the higher ground.