{"product_id":"old-map-of-medicine-park-oklahoma-by-usgs-1960-mount-scott-lake-lawtonka","title":"Old Map of Medicine Park, Oklahoma by USGS, 1960 – Mount Scott \u0026 Lake Lawtonka","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1960 from survey data gathered in 1956, the U.S. Geological Survey’s “Cache” presents a richly detailed topographical portrait of the Medicine Park and Cache region of southwestern Oklahoma. At a scale of 1:62,500, it captures a landscape where settlement, recreation, and rugged terrain meet: Medicine Park, Lake Lawtonka, Mount Scott, Cache Creek, Bird Creek, and a web of rural roads and trails. The map belongs to the USGS tradition of precise, practical cartography, created to support land management, engineering, resource study, and outdoor exploration. Yet beyond its technical purpose, it offers an evocative mid-century view of a distinctive Oklahoma landscape, before later decades of expanded development, shifting land use, and growing recreational infrastructure altered the character of the area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedicine Park occupies a special place in Oklahoma history, and this map situates it beautifully within its natural setting. Founded in the early twentieth century as a resort community, the town became known for its cobblestone architecture, cool waters, and proximity to the Wichita Mountains. On the map, Medicine Park appears not as an isolated destination but as part of a broader recreational and ecological corridor shaped by Lake Lawtonka, nearby ridges, creek valleys, and wooded slopes. Mount Scott, one of the region’s most recognizable landmarks, anchors the surrounding terrain with dramatic elevation and commanding views. The USGS rendering allows the viewer to understand why this area attracted visitors seeking scenery, rest, and access to the outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe map’s color-coded relief is among its most compelling qualities, transforming technical survey information into a vivid reading of the land. Green areas indicate vegetation and wooded ground, while red and orange tones emphasize elevation change and rugged relief, making the mountainous portions, valleys, and ridgelines immediately legible. This visual language gives the Cache quadrangle a sense of depth and movement, guiding the eye from settled roads and water bodies into broken uplands and more remote terrain. Small reservoirs, branching creeks, and unnamed draws appear with quiet precision, revealing the hydrological texture of the region. Trails and minor roads further suggest how residents, ranchers, visitors, and land managers moved through this varied Oklahoma landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe U.S. Geological Survey, established in 1879, became the preeminent American authority for systematic topographic mapping, and this sheet reflects the organization’s disciplined approach. USGS maps were not merely geographic references; they were instruments of national knowledge, helping define terrain for public works, military planning, conservation, agriculture, transportation, and recreation. In the “Cache” map, contours, drainage, vegetation, roads, and place names are integrated into a coherent portrait of the land as it was understood in the mid-1950s. The result is both scientific and historical. It records the physical environment with admirable clarity while also preserving the imprint of human activity: towns, highways, trails, reservoirs, and recreational access points embedded within a dynamic natural setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViewed today, “Cache” is especially intriguing as a document of transition. The Medicine Park area has seen significant changes since the map’s publication, with population growth, tourism, roadway improvements, and evolving land use reshaping parts of the landscape. Yet the enduring features remain: Mount Scott rising above the region, Lake Lawtonka spreading below the hills, Cache Creek and Bird Creek threading through lower ground, and dense wooded habitats occupying protected or less-developed areas. The map offers a refined historical window onto a beloved Oklahoma setting, capturing the interplay of resort culture, rural settlement, mountain scenery, and ecological richness. It is a thoughtful and visually engaging record of place, made with the clarity and authority that define the best USGS cartography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCities, towns and places on this map\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedicine Park\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount Scott\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLake Lawtonka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCache, Oklahoma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBird Creek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCache Creek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious unnamed smaller valleys and ridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall reservoirs and water bodies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrails indicated throughout the area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNearby highways and roads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAreas of dense forest and wildlife habitats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical context \u0026amp; cartographic details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical 1:62,500 topographical map showing Medicine Park, Oklahoma and the surrounding area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished in 1960, with survey data from 1956.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedicine Park is known for its scenic views and resort-like atmosphere, and was developed in the early 1900s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe USGS is known for detailed topographical maps used for purposes such as land use planning and outdoor recreation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe map uses distinct color-coded elevation relief, with green indicating vegetation and red\/orange showing elevation changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe map highlights mountainous regions, valleys, and dense wooded areas, showing the geographic diversity of the Medicine Park area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe region has changed since the map’s publication, including urban development, altered land use, population shifts, and expanded recreational areas.\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). 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