1973 Map of Counts

About this map

Counts serves as the central focal point for this survey of southeastern Oklahoma, situated near the intersection of several topographic valleys. The landscape is defined by the significant rise of Jackfork Mountain to the south and the Bolen Hollow State Public Hunting Area to the north, illustrating a region characterized by ridge-and-valley formations. The area is marked by a network of family and community landmarks, including several burial grounds such as Nace Cem, Burris Cem, and Weathers Cem, which indicate a long-standing pattern of rural settlement. Waterways like Jackfork Creek and Buffalo Creek drain these valleys, while a Landing Strip suggests the necessity of light aviation in this secluded terrain during the early 1970s. The convergence of three county lines—Pittsburg, Latimer, and Pushmataha—further defines the administrative character of this rural junction.