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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.
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.
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.
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On March 24, 1915, approximately five thousand people witnessed the first passenger train arrive in Oilton. By 1918 the burgeoning town had four hotels and several restaurants serving...
DRUMRIGHT. Located in northwestern Creek County, Drumright is situated at the intersection of State Highways 16, 33, and 99. Twenty-six miles west of the county seat of Sapulpa, the community developed as an oil-boom town with a post office, established there on December 28, 1912.
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.
