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1971 Map of Wetumka

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Wetumka
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Wetumka sits at the intersection of local transportation and industry, serving as the primary settlement on this 1971 landscape. The community is anchored by the St L-S F railroad and several religious centers including Wetumka Ch and the outlying Lone Star Ch. The surrounding territory is heavily shaped by energy extraction, with the Wetumka Gas Field, Dustin Gas Field, and Barnard Gas Field defining much of the land use south and east of town.

Hydrology plays a significant role in the local economy and geography, evidenced by the winding path of Wewoka Creek and the established Fish Hatchery near the northern edge of the map. Genealogists will find numerous small burial grounds and landmarks like the Wetumka Cemetery, Barnett Cem, and Big Springs Ch providing a detailed look at the rural settlement patterns that persisted in Hughes County into the early 1970s.