1971 Map of Welch NW

About this map

Big Cabin Creek and its many tributaries, including Russell Creek and Elm Creek, define the landscape of northern Oklahoma along the border with Kansas. This 1971 survey, updated through 1982, documents a period of significant land modification, specifically highlighting extensive Strip Mines and a large Gas Field. For the local historian or genealogist, the map preserves the location of the Rogers settlement and two distinct burial sites: Rogers Cem and Walker Cem. The topography is also marked by modern infrastructure like the Pipeline and a Landing Field, showing the transition from traditional rural farmstead patterns to an industrial energy landscape. The map specifically identifies several Gas Wells scattered across the township, illustrating the area's mid-century economic shift toward mineral extraction.