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Old Maps of Poteau, Oklahoma for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Poteau with 29 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Poteau has changed over the decades.

Poteau, OK maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Sallisaw
    1900 Map of Sallisaw
    1900 Sallisaw
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Cherokee and Choctaw Nations are divided by the winding Arkansas River at the turn of the century. Genealogists can trace early tribal-era settlements like Bokoshe, Tamaha, and Oak Lodge along the routes of the Kansas City Southern R. R.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1900 Map of Winding Stair
    1900 Map of Winding Stair
    1900 Winding Stair
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Choctaw Nation at the turn of the century shows a frontier landscape shaped by the Ouachita Mountains and new rail lines. Genealogists can locate early settlements like Summerfield and Heavener or trace the Woods Trail across the Kiamichi Mountain range.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1909 Map of Winding Stair
    1909 Map of Winding Stair
    1909 Winding Stair
    1909 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Oklahoma’s early statehood era is defined here by the intersection of major rail corridors and high mountain ridges. Researchers can trace the development of transit hubs like Heavener and Wister, or locate remote valley settlements such as Whitesboro and Muse.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1911 Map of Sallisaw
    1911 Map of Sallisaw
    1911 Sallisaw
    1911 Print · USGS
    Eastern Oklahoma at the turn of the century was a land of expanding railroads and ancient river crossings along the Arkansas River. Genealogists and historians can trace the early settlement of the region through dozens of landmarks like Foreman Ferry, McCurtain, and the Badger Lee School.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1946 Map of Fort Smith
    1946 Map of Fort Smith
    1946 Fort Smith
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas-Oklahoma borderlands appear here in the mid-forties, as new reservoirs began to transform the river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-served towns from Muskogee to Fort Smith and locate landmarks like Camp Chaffee.
  16. 1950 Map of Mcalester
    1950 Map of Mcalester
    1950 Mcalester
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Ouachita Mountains and the coal country of Southeast Oklahoma are shown here in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-driven growth of McAlester, Wilburton, and Antlers alongside the rugged terrain of Kiamichi Mountain.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1959 Map of Heavener, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Heavener, 1960 Print
    1959 Heavener
    1960 Print · USGS
    Eastern Oklahoma's Poteau River valley appears here during a period of transition, where established rail hubs meet the newly formed waters of Lake Wister. You can trace early township life through sites like Hodgens, the Springhill Cem, and the tracks of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific RR.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1962 Map of McAlester
    1962 Map of McAlester
    1962 McAlester
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas are shown here during the early sixties, a time of transition for the region's mountain communities and timberlands. Researchers can trace the paths of the Kansas City Southern RR through Heavener or locate settlements like Talihina and Broken Bow near the Kiamichi Mountains.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1965 Map of Fort Smith
    1965 Map of Fort Smith
    1965 Fort Smith
    1965 Print · USGS
    Eastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas are captured here during a period of massive post-war change as new reservoirs reshaped the river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the Midland Valley RR and find established communities like Stilwell, Sallisaw, and Stigler.
  28. 1965 Map of McAlester
    1965 Map of McAlester
    1965 McAlester
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas appear here in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of the timber industry and the growing reservoir system. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Antlers, Idabel, and Kiowa or follow the historic routes of the Kansas City Southern Ry.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1967 Map of Fort Smith
    1967 Map of Fort Smith
    1967 Fort Smith
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley and the foothills of the Ozarks are captured here during a period of significant military and industrial activity. Researchers can trace the sprawling bounds of Camp Chaffee and Camp Gruber or locate vanished rail stops along the Midland Valley RR.
  34. 1968 Map of Spiro, 1969 Print
    1968 Map of Spiro, 1969 Print
    1968 Spiro
    1969 Print · USGS
    Le Flore County at the end of the 1960s shows a landscape defined by the Poteau River and the industrial activity of the regional coalfields. Researchers can trace the legacy of old Skullyville and locate rural landmarks like the French Cem and Royal Oak Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1968 Map of Panama, 1969 Print
    1968 Map of Panama, 1969 Print
    1968 Panama
    1969 Print · USGS
    Le Flore County at the end of the 1960s shows a landscape of coal mining and river navigation along the Poteau River. Researchers can trace genealogies through Nubbin Ridge Cemetery or locate industrial sites like the many Strip Mines and the Kansas City Southern rail line.
  40. 1968 Map of Poteau East, 1969 Print
    1968 Map of Poteau East, 1969 Print
    1968 Poteau East
    1969 Print · USGS
    Le Flore County at the end of the 1960s shows a landscape where industrial transit and river geography define the local character. Genealogists and historians can trace the street layouts of Poteau or locate rural sites like McMurtrey and Double Branch Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1968 Map of Poteau West, 1969 Print
    1968 Map of Poteau West, 1969 Print
    1968 Poteau West
    1969 Print · USGS
    Le Flore County in the late 1960s is defined by the massive rise of Cavanal Mountain above a landscape of active strip mining and emerging college life. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural settlements like Witteville and Calhoun alongside the rail lines of the Kansas City Southern.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1977 Map of Poteau East
    1977 Map of Poteau East
    1977 Poteau East
    1977 Print · USGS
    Eastern Oklahoma in the late seventies is captured in this detailed aerial perspective, showing the valley where the river meets the plains. Local historians can trace the winding Poteau River and the rural layout of Gilmore and Poteau.
  49. 1977 Map of Panama
    1977 Map of Panama
    1977 Panama
    1977 Print · USGS
    Eastern Oklahoma in the late 1970s reveals a landscape defined by the winding Poteau River and established rural townships. Genealogists and local historians can trace property and settlement patterns in Panama, Shady Point, and along the slopes of Nubbin Ridge.
  52. 1977 Map of Poteau West
    1977 Map of Poteau West
    1977 Poteau West
    1977 Print · USGS
    Eastern Oklahoma's landscape is captured during the late seventies, centered on the prominent heights west of the county seat. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural layouts of Calhoun, Witteville, and Smacker near the Poteau River.
  55. 1978 Map of Fort Smith, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Fort Smith, 1979 Print
    1978 Fort Smith
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas-Oklahoma borderlands in the late seventies show a landscape shaped by massive river reservoirs and sprawling military reservations. Trace the historic rail lines of the Missouri Pacific RR and locate regional landmarks like Fort Gibson, Tenkiller Ferry Lake, and Barling.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1978 Map of Fort Smith, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Fort Smith, 1979 Print
    1978 Fort Smith
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas-Oklahoma borderlands in the late seventies show a region defined by river navigation, coal mining, and military expansion. You can trace industrial footprints like the Strip Mines and the vast Fort Chaffee Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1981 Map of Heavener
    1981 Map of Heavener
    1981 Heavener
    1981 Print · USGS
    Le Flore County's eastern ridges and rail corridors are showcased here in the early 1980s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through Oakdale Cem, Springhill Cem, and landmarks like Runestone State Park.
  64. 1981 Map of Wister
    1981 Map of Wister
    1981 Wister
    1981 Print · USGS
    Le Flore County in the early eighties shows a landscape shaped by the Poteau River and the expanding state park system. Genealogists can trace several remote burial sites, including Billy Cem and Hoteuby Cem, alongside the rail lines of the Burlington Northern.
  67. 1989 Map of Mena, 1991 Print
    1989 Map of Mena, 1991 Print
    1989 Mena
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Ouachita and Kiamichi mountains define this borderland region in the late 1980s. Local historians can trace the Kansas City Southern RR corridor from Mena through settlements like Heavener and past the waters of Wister Lake.
  70. 2022 Map of Heavener, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Heavener, 2022 Print
    2022 Heavener
    2022 Print · USGS
    Heavener and the valley beneath Poteau Mountain are documented in this recent survey of the Oklahoma borderlands. Local researchers can trace family sites and community centers from Heavener Memorial Park to outlying burial grounds like Monroe Cem and Springhill Cem.
  73. 2022 Map of Wister, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Wister, 2022 Print
    2022 Wister
    2022 Print · USGS
    Le Flore County in the early twenty-first century is defined by the expansive Wister Lake and the rail corridors that link its small communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through several local burial sites, including Ellis Chapel Cem, Hoteyaby Cem, and Howe Cem.
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