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2017 Map of Bates

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Bates
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Coaldale and Bates sit along the Oklahoma-Arkansas border, where the industrial and agricultural history of the Ouachita region is preserved in a landscape defined by ridges and river bottoms. The Poteau River winds through the southern portion of the map, supporting small settlements like Weeks and Gipson. This 2017 survey reflects the enduring rural character of the area, where family history is tied to local landmarks such as Black Cem, Weeks Cem, and the Stiger Cem.

Poteau Mtn dominates the central terrain, while Cowskin Ridge and Oklahoma High Top provide distinct topographic boundaries. The network of forest roads and multi-use trails through the Ouachita National Forest highlights the shift from early settlement to modern conservation. Notable locations like Trestle Ford and Slough Bridge indicate historical crossing points that once connected these border communities.