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The map captures not simply a place, but a working terrain: a city shaped by roads and railways, nearby rural settlements such as Madison, river systems, subtle elevation changes, and the infrastructure of daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by the USGS, this map belongs to one of the most influential cartographic projects in American history: the systematic mapping of the nation’s landforms, resources, and built environments. Founded in 1879, the Survey became the federal authority for scientific mapping, combining field observation, aerial photography, geodetic control, and standardized symbology. In “Bartlesville South,” that institutional rigor is evident in the clean hierarchy of information: contour lines describe relief, blue marks water, green suggests woodland or vegetated areas, and black and red delineate roads, railways, structures, and boundaries. The result is not decorative in the traditional sense, but elegant through precision—a disciplined visual language created for navigation, planning, geology, hydrology, and land management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe topographic character of the Bartlesville South area is conveyed through the map’s dense contouring, which traces the modest hills, valleys, and drainage patterns of this part of Oklahoma. Around Bartlesville and Madison, the landscape appears as a mosaic of settled ground and open country, with agricultural lands, forested tracts, and natural corridors interspersed among roads and waterways. The Arkansas River and associated lakes and reservoirs add a vital hydrological dimension, anchoring the map’s depiction of water as both natural feature and practical resource. Parks and green spaces interrupt the geometry of roads and property lines, while elevation marks and contour intervals reveal how settlement fits into the physical grain of the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBartlesville itself is shown as an urban center embedded in a wider network of movement and production. Roads radiate through the quadrangle, tying residential areas, rural routes, rail lines, and neighboring places into a regional framework. The railways are especially evocative, recalling the industrial and commercial systems that helped shape Oklahoma towns throughout the twentieth century. By 1971, Bartlesville was already associated with petroleum, corporate development, and regional commerce, and the map quietly records the spatial imprint of that history. Its streets, transportation routes, and land-use patterns offer a snapshot of civic growth before later decades of suburban expansion, roadway alteration, and changing economic geography further transformed the area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a historical document, “Bartlesville South” invites comparison between the Oklahoma of the early 1970s and the present landscape. Every symbol—road, reservoir, wooded tract, contour, railway, park, and settlement boundary—marks a moment in the evolving relationship between people and place. Areas that appear rural may now be developed; roads may have widened or shifted; green spaces and water features may have taken on new recreational, environmental, or infrastructural importance. The map is compelling because it combines scientific authority with historical intimacy. It preserves Bartlesville and its surroundings not as an abstract location, but as a lived terrain of movement, elevation, water, industry, agriculture, and community at a specific point in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCities, towns and places on this map\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBartlesville, Oklahoma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMadison, Oklahoma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArkansas River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious lakes and reservoirs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParks and natural areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoads and railways throughout the area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContour lines indicating elevation changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForested regions and agricultural lands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotential historic sites noted through cartographic representation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical context \u0026amp; cartographic details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by the US Geological Survey (USGS).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses survey data from 1971 and was published in 1973.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical 1:24,000 topographical map showing Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and surrounding areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrates geographic and topographic details significant for navigation and land use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepicts natural and man-made features using standard cartographic symbols.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmploys color coding for different land uses and elevation changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes contour lines to indicate topography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures a clear legend for map interpretation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows varying elevations, potentially including hills and valleys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflects urban development, land use, and natural features in the Bartlesville area as they appeared in the early 1970s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a particular place?\u003c\/strong\u003e Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eask our workshop to check before you order\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed maps are especially rewarding at larger sizes, where names, boundaries and decorative features have more room to be appreciated. Use the close-up preview and size guide to choose the right scale for your wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003eSee personalised map examples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is printed to museum-grade archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte paper. Choose an unframed map print, framed map or canvas using the finish options above. Framed maps use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its rich detail and strong sense of place, this map makes a considered gift for a new home, anniversary, retirement or anyone with a personal connection to the area shown. Still deciding? 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