1971 Map of Damon

About this map

Damon serves as a central hub in this early 1970s topographical study of Latimer County, situated near the headwaters of North Gaines Creek. The landscape is defined by its dramatic elevation changes, bounded by the prominent ridge of Blue Mountain to the north and Eightmile Mountain to the southeast. Local community life is anchored by landmarks like Gum Creek Ch and the Damon Cem, while the Veterans Colony occupies a distinct position nestled between the drainage of South Gaines Creek and the southern slopes. The presence of a Gravel Pit near Pine Creek and various fence lines, meticulously noted from 1970 aerial photography, points to a rural economy based on land management and small-scale resource extraction. Water remains a vital feature of this terrain, from the Lloyd Church Lake in the northwest to the rugged descent of Boggs Hollow Creek in the south.