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1968 Map of Bokoshe

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Bokoshe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Bokoshe serves as the focal point of this late 1960s survey, situated at the base of Bokoshe Mountain in a landscape heavily defined by the coal industry. The map illustrates a transitional economy where resource extraction and transportation intersect, evidenced by the extensive Strip Mines cutting across the terrain and the presence of several shale pits and a quarry. Rail infrastructure is prominent, with the Texas and Pacific and Fort Smith and Van Buren lines traversing the region to move minerals and goods.

Rural life is anchored by established landmarks such as Bokoshe Ch and the Bokoshe Cem, while smaller settlements like Milton and Cartersville dot the outlying areas. Natural water features including Bokoshe Lake and Brazil Creek wind through the valleys between Spring Mountain and the Sans Bois range. For the historian, the detailed plotting of these industrial sites alongside local cemeteries like Brazil Cem and Powell Cem offers a clear view of the community's geographical development.