1970 Map of Chouteau

About this map

The Missouri-Kansas-Texas railroad corridor anchors this 1970 landscape, tracing a path south through Chouteau toward the waters of the Neosho River. The topography reveals a region defined by its water and industry, where the sprawling Midamerica Industrial District sits north of the river's winding path into Fort Gibson Lake. The map details the infrastructure of growth, from the Pryor Municipal Airport and a network of pipelines and aqueducts to the developed recreational areas like Mazie Landing and Mission Bend Public Use Area. Local genealogy is well-preserved through family-named landmarks and resting places, including the Sixkiller, Alberty, and Chouteau cemeteries. Small settlements like Paradise View and Lusta appear alongside country worship sites such as Brushy Creek Ch, illustrating the shift from rural community life to modern industrial development during the post-war era.