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1958 Map of Sapulpa South

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Sapulpa South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Sapulpa stands at the northern edge of this Oklahoma survey, showing a landscape defined by the extraction economy and early transport lines. Numerous Oil Wells dot the terrain south toward Kiefer and Mounds, illustrating the region's historical role in the petroleum industry. The Burlington Northern railroad serves as the central spine of the area, connecting the growing residential centers with the surrounding rural landscape.

Genealogical interest is found in local landmarks such as South Heights Cemetery and Twin Mounds Cem, while a network of community institutions like St Johns Ch and the Lone Star Sch highlight the dispersed settlement pattern of the late 1950s. The presence of specialized facilities like Cudahy Hospital and the Sacred Heart Sch within the urban boundary reflects the transition from an oil-camp economy to established municipal infrastructure. Waterways including Polecat Creek and Duck Creek provide the primary natural drainage for this undulating section of Creek County.