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1958 Map of Tulsa

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Tulsa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Tulsa anchors the southwestern corner of this Northeast Oklahoma landscape, shown during a period of significant hydroelectric and infrastructure development. The mid-century expansion of water management is evident in the sprawling basins of Oologah Res and Lake O' the Cherokees, which dominate the central and eastern sections. These reservoirs, along with Markham Ferry Reservoir and Fort Gibson Reservoir, reshaped the historical river valleys of the Verdigris River and Neosho River.

Transportation networks such as the Will Rogers Turnpike and the St Louis-San Francisco railroad connect regional hubs like Miami and Vinita. To the east, the terrain transitions into the Ozark National Forest and reaches into Arkansas, where Pea Ridge National Military Park marks a significant historical site. Smaller settlements like Oologah, Chouteau, and Adair provide a detailed look at the rural township structure before further suburban growth altered the periphery of Broken Arrow and Owasso.