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1954 Map of Tulsa

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Tulsa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Ozark Plateau and Boston Mountains define the rugged topography of this mid-century survey, covering the intersection of Oklahoma, Missouri, and Arkansas. Significant industrial and military footprints appear across the landscape, notably the Oklahoma Ordnance Works near Pryor and the sprawling Camp Crowder military reservation to the east. The region's water management is in a state of development, featuring the expansive Grand Lake O' the Cherokees and the Oologah Res along the Verdigris River.

Major transit corridors like U S 66 link established hubs such as Tulsa, Claremore, and Miami, while the St Louis-San Francisco RR and Missouri Pacific RR provide the essential heavy rail infrastructure for the area's Lead and Zinc Mines. From the Sequoyah State Park on the lake shores to the growing residential blocks of Fayetteville and Bentonville, this map captures the post-war transition of the tri-state corner.