1963 Map of Ravia

About this map

Ravia sits at the northern edge of this landscape where the St Louis-San Francisco railroad cuts through the terrain. The sprawling meanders of the Washita River dominate the central portion of the map, leading into the upper reaches of Washita River Lake Texoma. This mid-century survey reveals a rural economy shaped by both agriculture and resource extraction, evidenced by numerous Gravel Pits and clusters of Oil Wells south of Mannsville. Genealogical interest is found in the scattered community landmarks such as Russett Ch and Russett Cem in the small settlement of Russett. The map also documents the older transportation network, including an Old Railroad Grade and numerous section-line roads that define the borders between Johnston and Marshall Counties. Smaller water bodies like Carter Lake and Randolph Lake punctuate the southern half, while the northern hills are marked by the Ratliff and Garner terrain labels.