1977 Map of Adamson

About this map

Adamson and Dow sit at the center of this 1977 orthophotoquad, which uses rectified aerial imagery to reveal the textured landscape of eastern Oklahoma. The map is dominated by the massive physical presence of Buffalo Mountain, a broad ridge that separates the northern and southern drainage basins of the area. To the west, the expansive waters of Eufaula Lake begin to reach into the valley, reflecting the significant hydrological changes brought by the damming of the Canadian River system. This transition from high timbered ridges to the alluvial flats of Gaines Creek and Brushy Creek illustrates the topographical variety found within Pittsburg County. For researchers, the imagery provides a clear look at the late 1970s land use, showing the distribution of woodlots, cleared fields, and the winding courses of Ash Creek as it flows toward the reservoir.