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1968 Map of Ponca City

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Ponca City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Arkansas River and its tributary, the Salt Fork Arkansas River, define the southern geography of this industrial and agricultural landscape in the late 1960s. The region is anchored by the extensive Oil Refinery and adjacent Tank Farm south of Ponca City, marking the area’s deep ties to the petroleum industry. This legacy extends eastward into the Big Bend Oil Field and Oil Field labels scattered across the terrain.

Genealogists will find a wealth of community landmarks, from the Odd Fellows Cem and St Marys Cem to the Ponca Indian Cem near the river forks. Educational and civic growth is evident in the numerous schools, such as Woodlands Sch and Pecan Park Sch, alongside recreational sites like West Lake Ponca and Wentz Camp. The presence of the Pioneer Woman Monument and the Ponca Military Academy highlights the specific cultural and institutional character of the city during this era.