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1932 Map of Ripley

Name: 1932 Topographic Map of Ripley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1932
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

The Cimarron River carves a massive, looping bend through the southern portion of this landscape, creating a dramatic geographic focus for the surrounding farm country. Just north of these waters, the town of Ripley serves as a local hub, while the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway provides critical transit for the region's agricultural output. This 1920s survey captures a dense network of early rural education and community centers, including Lone Chimney Sch, Rosenwald Sch, and the Ingalls Signet PO.

A notable historical landmark is the South Boundary Cherokee Outlet, which cuts across the central portion of the map, marking an important jurisdictional line in Oklahoma's settlement history. Near the eastern edge, the industrial influence of the petroleum era is visible with the Oil Tanks near Hillside Sch, while the Payne County Farm and Cushing Reservoir further reflect the organized development of the county at this time.