1986 Map of Winnett South

About this map

Winnett anchors the northern edge of this 1980s landscape, serving as a gateway to the complex water systems of Petroleum County. The map captures a high-elevation prairie terrain defined by the winding paths of Mc Donald Creek and Flatwillow Creek. Significant hydrological features such as Petrolia Lake dominate the eastern section, where the reservoir collects waters from the surrounding drainage basins. This mid-1980s provisional study illustrates a rugged cattle-country geography, where the land is carved by several major drainages including Elk Creek, Yellow Water Creek, and Alkali Creek. A solitary Gravel Pit indicates localized resource extraction amidst the extensive topography of ridges and coulees that characterize the region south of the townsite.