2012 Map of Yale

About this map

Yale anchors the northern portion of this Payne County landscape, serving as a hub where Old State Hwy 51 and the local street grid met during the early 21st century. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Cimarron River, which carves through the center and southeast, fed by a network of drainage systems including Turkey Cr, Skull Cr, and Euchee Cr. The presence of Oil Field Rd and several marked Oil WL sites highlights the region's enduring connection to energy extraction. Smaller settlements such as Schlegel and Cartoco are recorded alongside historic burial grounds like Underwood Cem and Greenwood Cem, providing critical landmarks for genealogists and local historians tracking the development of these Oklahoma communities between the river bends.