The oil industry has been an important part of Graham County history, but it is now a declining part of the economy. Millions of barrels of crude oil have been extracted from the county, but though they are still in production, new development is limited. Much of the economic infrastructure is designed to service people or businesses who are either actively involved in or retired from these industries. Graham County s best asset is its people . A diversified group of individuals have settled the community, bringing with them elements of German, French, Afro-American and other cultures, although no single culture predominates.
Visitors often comment on the openness and friendliness of the Graham County communities.
The museum displays a large collection of photographs and printed materials about the county, as well as products and personal memorabilia of county residents. The Graham County Oil Museum , West Highway 24, documents the oil industry in western Kansas. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, the museum also features the works of several past and present Graham County craftsmen. Antelope Lake near Morland was built in the 1930 s as a Works Progress Administration project and now offers fine fishing and picnicing facilities. A relief sculpture on the front of the Citizens State Bank , Morland, is the work of Jack Curran, Bella Vista, Arkansas.