1962 Map of Putnam

About this map

The Canadian River carves a deep valley through the high plains of western Oklahoma, marking a sharp topographic divide between the township lands of Dewey and Little Robe. This early 1960s survey documents a rural landscape defined by its section-line roads and numerous small community centers, such as Putnam, located along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line. The map is particularly rich for genealogical research, identifying several country churches and isolated burial grounds including Roseland Ch, Bethel Cem Ch, and Merck Cem. Industrial activity is evident in the scattered distribution of Oil Wells, Gas Wells, and Drill Holes that signal the region's mid-century energy development. The terrain is deeply dissected by tributaries like Trail Creek and Fiddlers Creek, which create the rugged breaks that characterize this portion of the Oklahoma panhandle's edge.