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1963 Map of Catoosa

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Catoosa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Verdigris River and Bird Creek converge in this northeast Oklahoma corridor, defining a landscape shaped by both natural waterways and heavy industrial activity. Large Strip Mine excavations dominate the southern portion of the quadrangle near the Rogers Co Wagoner Co line, while the Will Rogers Toll Road and the St Louis-San Francisco railroad cut diagonally across the terrain, illustrating the region's role as a transportation hub.

Local history is preserved in numerous rural landmarks, including several family and community burial grounds such as Wofford Cem, River Hill Cem, and Crutchfield Cem. Small-town life centers around the settlements of Catoosa and Verdigris, with schools like Franklin Sch and churches like Timber Ridge Ch serving the outlying populations. The map also highlights recreational spots along the river, most notably the Rogers Landing Public Use Area and the oxbow waters of Yonkapin Lake.