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1932 Map of Yale

Name: 1932 Topographic Map of Yale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1932
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

The Cimarron River carves a winding path through this central Oklahoma landscape, where the early 1930s oil economy and agrarian roots intersect. The map documents a dense network of country schools, including Primrose Sch No 1 and Eagle Sch, indicating a well-populated rural district at the time of the survey. The industrial influence is clearly visible near Oilton with an concentration of Oil Tanks and rail connections, reflecting the importance of petroleum during this era.

Major rail lines such as the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the St Louis San Francisco converge around rail towns like Jennings and Yale. Notable landmarks like Monitor Hill and the Greenwood Cem provide essential anchor points for local historians. This survey also records historic administrative boundaries, including the South Boundary Cherokee Outlet and the Old Ind T Okla Bdy, preserving the memory of the region's territorial transition.