1971 Map of Woolaroc

About this map

Woolaroc Museum and its surrounding preserve anchor this Osage County landscape, characterized by a complex network of springs and small lakes. In the early 1970s, the area remained a blend of conservation and active resource extraction, with numerous oil wells, gas wells, and a dedicated pipeline corridor cutting through the terrain. Named water sources such as Nehawaski Spring, Ponce De Leon Spring, and Spencer Spring suggest a landscape where water access was historically critical. The Missouri-Kansas-Texas railroad line follows the path of Sand Creek, passing near the small settlement of Torpedo. Cultural markers like the Mausoleum and the Wah-Shah-She Girl Scout Camp provide evidence of the diverse land use within the Indian Reservation boundary.