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1960 Map of Bethel

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Bethel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The East Fork Glover River cuts a prominent path through the complex topography of McCurtain County, defining a landscape dominated by the high ridges of Short Mountain and Boktuklo Mountain. This 1960 field-checked survey reveals an economy tied to the timber and natural resources of the Ouachita region, anchored by the Industrial Railroad which snakes through the valleys to serve the area's industrial interests.

Community life at mid-century is centered around small settlements and rural landmarks like Battiest and Sherwood. The map documents a network of local gathering places, from Bethel Hill Ch and Mt Zion Ch to the Silver Creek Ch, providing a detailed record of the social geography for genealogists. The terrain is marked by notable peaks such as High Peak and White Rock Mountain, while numerous named drainages like Spring Creek and Canyon Creek illustrate the intricate watershed of southeastern Oklahoma.