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1964 Map of Tipton

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Tipton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The town of Tipton and its surrounding agricultural plains are defined by the convergence of major waterways and rail infrastructure in Tillman County. The North Fork Red River forms a significant boundary between Jackson and Tillman counties, winding through a landscape shaped by tributary systems like Stinking Creek and Otter Creek. This 1964 field check captures the area during a period of established transport, with the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad line bisecting the terrain to serve settlements like Humphreys.

Evidence of the local economy and social structure is visible in the concentrations of Oil Wells, several Gravel Pit operations, and landmarks such as the Orphanage and a Radio Tower near the Tipton townsite. The southern portion of the map includes the residential and agricultural sections of Maguire, Richland, and Elmer Field, illustrating the dispersed rural community structure common to this part of Oklahoma.