Transportation and Communication in Oklahoma

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering essential terms related to transportation and communication systems in Oklahoma.

Transportation

The movement of raw materials and finished goods essential to geography.

Principal Transportation Methods

Cars, buses, trucks, trains, and airplanes are traditional methods used in Oklahoma.

Non-traditional transportation methods

Pipelines for oil and highlines for electricity.

Oklahoma Highway Commission

The body responsible for the oversight of Oklahoma's highway system.

Population density

Influences the development of transportation and communication systems.

U.S. No. 77

The most used north-south highway in Oklahoma.

U.S. No. 66

The most important east-west highway in Oklahoma.

Rail Transportation

Early railroads in Oklahoma were built around 1870 for cattle shipping and coal mining.

Factors influencing railroad development

Demand for services and regional differences in railroad mileage.

Pipeline transportation

Used for transporting crude oil, refined oil, and natural gas.

Electricity transportation

Highlines carry energy and power throughout Oklahoma.

Mail Service

Principal form of business communication in Oklahoma.

Automobilization

The transformation to an automobile-dominated landscape, impacting social behavior.

Chisholm Trail

A significant cattle driving route that influenced the development of towns in Oklahoma.

Rail Trade Areas

Large cities have trade areas that contribute significantly to their prosperity.

Rural electrification

The significant expansion of electricity to rural areas since 1935.

Air Transportation

Growing importance due to oil activities and good flying conditions in Oklahoma.