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1957 Map of Randlett

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Randlett
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Randlett and its surrounding ranchlands straddle the border of Oklahoma and Texas during the mid-century petroleum boom. This survey documents a landscape defined by its river systems and mineral wealth, specifically the Wichita River and the meandering Cache Creek. The development of the regional oil economy is evident in the sprawling Cache Creek Oil Field and the Thornberry Oil Field, which share the terrain with established agricultural settlements like Thornberry and Charlie.

Social and historical layers are preserved through the identification of the Perkins Reservation (Ind Food Camp) near McFarland Island. While industrial markers like pipelines and gaging stations appear, the area's rural character is maintained by local landmarks such as the Linville Sch (Aban'd) and the Randlett Cem. The map provides a clear record of the intersection between the natural course of the Deep Red Creek and the man-made infrastructure required for the era's energy extraction.