1958 Map of Woodward

About this map

The Cheyenne-Arapaho Indian Reservation and the sprawling Salt Plains Wildlife Refuge anchor the southern and eastern reaches of this mid-century Oklahoma landscape. Settled agricultural hubs such as Woodward, Alva, and Cherokee are connected by a heavy network of railroads, including the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific. The region's hydrology is defined by the braided courses of the Cimarron River, North Canadian River, and the Canadian River, with significant flood control and recreation infrastructure at Great Salt Plains Reservoir and Canton Reservoir. This survey captures the rural character of the Northwest Oklahoma plains just as modern highways like U.S. 270 were becoming primary arteries, while landmarks like the Western Oklahoma State Hospital highlight the regional importance of the larger towns.