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1962 Map of Temple

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Temple
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The town of Temple anchors this southwestern Oklahoma landscape, positioned along the Chicago Rock Island And Pacific railroad line. During the early 1960s, the region was defined by a mix of agricultural township grids and active industrial development, specifically within the Rock Creek Oil and Gas Field. Numerous oil wells are scattered across the terrain, particularly near Gas City and Empire City, illustrating the mid-century energy production that shaped local economies.

Rural life is marked by a network of local institutions, from Empire Sch and Grandview Sch to country churches like Fair Ch and Banner Ch. Significant genealogical markers appear in the form of several well-distributed burial grounds, including Shakelford Cem, Oak Grove Cem, and Diamond Cem. Natural drainage is provided by Beaver Creek and its tributaries, while mid-century leisure is represented by the Drive-in Theater at Fivemile Corner.