1957 Map of Coalgate

About this map

Muddy Boggy Creek and its many tributaries, including Caney Creek and Coal Creek, define the drainage patterns of this Coal County landscape during the late 1950s. The regional economy is evidenced by the Sandmann Mine No 2 and Mine No 21, while the development of the Coalgate area includes civic infrastructure like the Hurley Hospital, the Emerson Sch, and a dedicated Landing Strip. Small outlying settlements such as Cottonwood and Phillips are well-defined, alongside rural education centers like Lone Star Sch. The map reveals a high density of burial grounds for local genealogy research, including Ott Cem, Woodman Cem, and Calvary Cem. Specialized facilities such as the Fish Hatcheries near the western boundary suggest a mix of industrial mining and managed natural resources.