1965 Map of Purcell

Beyond the river valley, the terrain is defined by agriculture and extraction, featuring the Northeast Gibbon Spur Oil Field and numerous oil wells scattered throughout the sections. Local history and genealogy are anchored by several rural landmarks, including the Old Indian Treaty Boundary, several country schools like Canada Sch, and a network of cemeteries such as Dripping Springs Cem and Shilo Cem. Small outlying communities like Slaughterville and Willow View further illustrate the area's dispersed settlement pattern during this era.