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1962 Map of Temple

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Temple
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Temple stands as the primary hub in this southwestern Oklahoma landscape, defined by a complex network of oil and gas exploration. Large tracts like the Walters Oil Field and Empire Oil Field dominate the terrain, interspersed with small petroleum settlements such as Gas City and Empire City. The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad bisects the southern portion of the territory, providing a vital transportation artery through the Bour Land and Price districts.

Social and community life is anchored by several rural institutions, including Grandview School and churches like Lone Star Church. The landscape is etched by the meandering courses of Beaver Creek and Whisky Creek, while cultural landmarks such as a Drive-in Theater at Fivemile Corner reflect the mid-century era's recreational patterns. This survey also records numerous family and community burial sites, from Comanche Cemetery in the north to the Temple Cemetery in the south.