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1972 Map of Southard

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Southard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Extensive gypsum and rock extraction define the landscape of Blaine County in this early 1970s survey. The industrial character of Southard is clearly marked by a dense concentration of Quarry sites and specialized facilities like the Ruby Mill Can. Transportation infrastructure follows this industrial demand, centered on the St Louis-San Francisco line and sections of Old Railroad Grade that reflect shifting logistics for the local mines.

Beyond the industrial zones, the map details a rural landscape punctuated by energy development, including the Mount Henquent Gas Well and several other Gas Well locations. The terrain is drained by several water systems including Elm Creek, Spring Creek, and Salt Creek, while the presence of a Radio Tower and Substation near the town center shows the modern infrastructure serving these rural Oklahoma communities during the era.