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1985 Map of Altus

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Altus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Altus Air Force Base dominates the central landscape of this southwest Oklahoma region, situated just east of the city of Altus. The 1980s landscape is defined by the convergence of major rail lines and the winding paths of the Elm Fork Red River, North Fork Red River, and Salt Fork Red River. This era shows a well-developed water management system, including the Altus Canal, Altus Lake, and the Tom Steed Reservoir at the edge of Great Plains State Park.

Beyond the urban centers of Mangum and Hollis, the terrain transitions into the granite heights of Quartz Mountain State Park, featuring prominent landmarks like Tepee Mountain and Soldiers Peak. The map provides a detailed view of small agricultural communities such as Duke (East Duke), Vinson, and Olustee, while historic transportation routes like the Ozark Trail and the Fairmount Cem offer valuable points of interest for local researchers and genealogists.