1976 Map of Broken bow NE

About this map

Welch Mountain and West Fork Mountain dominate the terrain in this portion of McCurtain County, as seen through high-altitude aerial imagery captured in the fall of 1976. This orthophotoquad provides a stark visual record of timber management and forest density in the Oklahoma hills, showing the intricate network of logging roads and clearings that cross the slopes. Unlike a standard topographic line drawing, this survey uses a rectified photograph to show the actual texture of the woods and the specific geometry of land use. The contrast between the dark, dense stands of timber and the bright, cleared patches illustrates the industrial forestry patterns prevalent in the region during the mid-1970s.