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1972 Map of Clebit

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Clebit
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Industrial Railroad cuts through the southeastern corner of this Oklahoma landscape, terminating near the small settlement of Clebit. This 1970s survey captures a transition between the deep wooded hills of the Kiamichi and Sulphur ranges and the active industrial uses of the land. Evidence of local industry is clear in the numerous Shale Pits found near the MC Curtain Co and Pushmahata Co line, providing a glimpse into the regional extraction economy of the early 1970s.

The terrain is defined by a dense network of watercourses, most notably the Little River and the uniquely named Silver Suck. These creeks are paralleled by a system of historic routes and timber paths, such as the Nolia Trail and Watson Creek Road. On the higher elevations, the Flashman Lookout Tower stands as a prominent landmark for fire observation. Local community life is anchored by the Countyline Ch and Countyline Cem, marking a quiet pocket of the Ouachita foothills.