1965 Map of Wayne

About this map

The Canadian River carves a wide path across this Oklahoma landscape, defining the county boundary between Cleveland and McClain. To the north, the edge of Purcell shows mid-century development including a Drive-in Theater and Sewage Disposal Ponds along Walnut Creek, while the town of Wayne serves as a central hub further south. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad cuts diagonally through the territory, a critical artery for the regional economy. Beyond the residential clusters, the land is marked by industrial activity at the West Corbett Oil Field and natural features like Rose Lake and Willow Creek. Surveyed in the 1960s with updates through 1980, this map documents the transition between traditional rail-side settlements and the expanding infrastructure of the late 20th century.