1971 Map of Albion

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The Kiamichi River flows through this corner of the Choctaw Nation, where the rugged terrain of the Potato Hills meets a network of small settlements and family burial grounds in the early 1970s. The St Louis - San Francisco railroad corridor serves as the primary industrial artery, connecting Talihina and Albion across the county lines of Latimer, Le Flore, and Pushmataha. Local life is anchored by numerous spiritual and community landmarks, such as the Evangelistic Tabernacle and Head Ch, alongside a striking concentration of historic cemeteries including McIntosh Cem, Armstrong Cem, and Noah Cem. Drainage patterns are defined by many winding waterways like Rock Creek, Jackson Creek, and Clear Creek, which navigate the elevation changes before joining the river. Small-scale industrial activity is evidenced by scattered Gravel Pits, while the Roadside Park near Albion suggests the importance of early highway travel in this rural Oklahoma landscape.