1964 Map of Wynona

About this map

Wynona Oil Field and Pershing Oil Field dominate the mid-1960s landscape of Osage County, revealing an economy deeply rooted in petroleum extraction. Numerous oil wells are scattered throughout the hills, particularly concentrated near the settlement of Wynona and along the Missouri - Kansas - Texas railroad line. The grid-like layout of Wynona contrasts with the surrounding terrain, which is marked by features like Wooster Mound and the winding course of Birch Creek. To the north, the small community of Pershing sits near the Strike Axe boundary, while St Josephs Cem serves as a local landmark. The presence of Big Heart Oil Field and Birch Creek South Oil Field further indicates the extensive industrial footprint of the era, where energy production and rail transport defined the region's development.