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1957 Map of Bruno

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Bruno
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Bruno sits at the center of this rural landscape in Atoka County during the mid-1950s, serving as a focal point for a region defined by its dispersed agricultural communities and winding waterways. The area is divided into historical survey districts including Stringtown, Lewis, Bentley, and Caney. The social fabric of the era is evident in the high density of country schools and churches that anchored these townships, such as Harmony Sch, Forest Hill Sch, and Vera Ch.

Water plays a critical role in the geography, with Muddy Boggy Creek and its many tributaries, including West Sand Creek and Tumbler Creek, carving through the terrain. For genealogists, the map provides specific locations for local landmarks like Bethany Cem and Buffalo Ch, offering a precise view of the landscape before later 20th-century developments altered the rural road networks and community centers.