1963 Map of Catoosa

About this map

The Verdigris River and Bird Creek define the low-lying terrain of this early 1960s landscape, winding through broad alluvial areas like Rascal Flat and Big Bottom. Industrial activity is a prominent feature of the era, with an extensive Strip Mine cutting across the central hills and numerous Oil Wells and Gas Wells dotting the map. This period captures Catoosa and Verdigris before the major development of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System altered the river's character.