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1971 Map of Reed

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Reed
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Elm Fork Red River carves a deep path through the southwestern Oklahoma landscape, defining the topography across the Greer and Harmon County border. This 1971 survey documents the rural community of Reed, a focal point of local activity anchored by Reed Ch and a nearby Radio Tower. The terrain is characterized by numerous seasonal drainages including Sulphur Creek, Deer Creek, and Sleepy John Creek, which feed into the primary river system.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant markers of early settlement, such as Sulphur Ch and the distinctively named Jay Buckle Spring. The presence of several Gravel Pits and a network of pipelines and gas wells reflects the mid-century extraction economy. Large land divisions like Jester and Bloomington suggest the historical grazing and agricultural tracts that shaped this portion of the Red River valley.