1972 Map of Tate Mountain

About this map

Tate Mountain and the rolling hills of Seminole County define this 1970s landscape, where oil exploration and rural community life are closely intertwined. Numerous Oil Well and Gas Well sites dot the terrain, particularly around the Brown area and near Bird Creek. This industrial footprint exists alongside a network of small, rural institutions that served the local population, including the Buckeye Mission and schools like Justice Sch and New Model Sch. The map preserves the locations of several churches and burial grounds, such as Bethel Ch and Sand Creek Cem, which are vital for genealogical research in this part of Oklahoma. The southern portion of the sheet is dominated by the winding course of the Little River and its confluence with Salt Creek, illustrating the natural drainage patterns that shaped early settlement in the Miller township.