Beyond Metes and Bounds: The Life of John Keating

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: Oklahoma Heritage Association, 2008. BA3 - A hardcover book SIGNED by John Keating with "Best Wishes" written on the title page in very good condition in very good dust jacket that is mylar protected. Dust jacket and book have some bumped corners, light discoloration and shelf wear. Oklahoma Trackmaker Series. Series Editor: Gini Moore Campbell, Associate Editor: Eric Dabney. 8.5"x5.75", 227 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. JOHN KEATING had an idea for an innovative service in the Oklahoma oil patch. In 1958, he founded Topographic, a one-man company to offer surveying and mapping services for oil and gas well drillers. His idea of providing aerial photography to traditional surveying services caught on. A half century later, Topographic is one of the country's leading surveying company for the oil and gas industry. John's life has many sides., The story of his childhood in Colorado, his service as a Naval Intelligence officer, his struggles to build a business through good times and bad times, and his absolute devotion to his family and employees combine to make his tory one of courage, persistence, loyalty, and hard work. It is the story of a decent man who has made his mark on Oklahoma's premier industry.. Signed. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.