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1985 Map of Woodward

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Woodward
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Woodward stands as the regional anchor on this mid-1980s landscape, positioned near the expansive Boiling Springs State Park. The geography is defined by the broad drainage systems of the North Canadian River and the Canadian River to the south, with the Wolf Creek Valley cutting through the northwestern portion of the map. This era shows a well-established transportation network where the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad tracks parallel major routes like US Highway 60, connecting smaller agricultural hubs such as Shattuck, Gage, and Fargo.

Genealogists and local historians can locate established burial grounds like Gage Cem and Elmwood Cem, alongside numerous landing strips and the West Woodward Airport. The presence of an Oil Field and various radio towers reflects the industrial development of the Oklahoma Panhandle fringe during this period. To the southwest, the Ellis County State Game and Wildlife Management Area provides a look at the preserved natural terrain of the region.