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Located in the northwestern corner of Creek County, Oilton is situated south of the Cimarron River on State Highway 99. Approximately thirty-two miles from the county seat of Sapulpa, Oilton had its start as an oil-boom town during the development of Cushing-Drumright Field.
History. Oilton began during the development of the Cushing-Drumright Oil Field. The first lots were sold in January and February 1915 by Walter Eaton and Ed Dunn. A post office was established May 5, 1915. The First State Bank opened and the newspaper, the Oilton Gusher, began publication in 1915.
Journey back in time with 10 historical maps of Oilton, dating from 1929 to present day. Explore and discover the history of Oilton through detailed topographic maps, featuring cities, landmarks, and geographical changes. Dive deeper into each map with our interactive high-resolution viewer and extensive library data.
Old maps of Oilton, Oklahoma Discover the past of Oilton, Oklahoma on historical maps
This historical map portrays the area of Oilton in 1978, primarily covering Creek County as well as portions of Payne County. Featuring a scale of 1:24000, this map provides a highly detailed snapshot of the terrain, roads, buildings, counties, and historical landmarks in the Oilton region at the time.
Explore Oilton's rich history: From a 1915 oil-boom town to a thriving community with historic sites, served by a complete educational system.
Oilton. Type: Village with 1,120 residents. Description: human settlement in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America. Postal code: 74052. Categories: city in the United States and locality. Location: Creek, Oklahoma, Great Plains, United States, North America. View on OpenStreetMap.
