1971 Map of Canadian

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The massive expanse of Eufaula Canadian River Reservoir dominates this 1971 survey, showing the transformative impact of mid-century water management on the topography of McIntosh and Pittsburg Counties. The town of Canadian and the community of Gibson sit just west of the reservoir's fingers, while the Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad cuts a sharp line across the southeastern landscape. This period reflects a transition from traditional upland agriculture to recreation and conservation, evidenced by the development of Arrowhead State Park and Canadian Shores.