1974 Map of Woods SW

About this map

The high plains of Stevens County and the northern border of the Oklahoma Panhandle are defined here by a systematic grid of energy extraction and agricultural boundaries. Mapping the township of Banner in the mid-1970s, this survey reveals a landscape transformed by the petrochemical industry, with numerous Gas Wells and Oil Wells peppered across the section lines. Despite the industrial footprint, the community's spiritual center remains visible at Bethel Ch in the northwestern quadrant. The map provides a distinct look at the intersection of state lines, where Kansas and Oklahoma meet, capturing the specific field and fence lines that partitioned this portion of the Great Plains during the era of intensified natural gas production.