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1958 Map of Durant

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Durant
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Red River corridor defines the southern boundary of this 1950s survey, marking the jagged transition between Oklahoma and Texas. The urban center of Durant anchors the northern portion of the map, where the St Louis San Francisco and Missouri Kansas and Texas railroads intersect, forming a vital transportation hub for the surrounding agricultural landscape. Moving south toward the river, the terrain is dotted with small rural communities like Calera, Achille, and Hendrix, alongside local landmarks such as Eaker Airport and a Drive-in Theater near the Country Club.

Genealogists will find a wealth of details in the numerous rural burial grounds and educational sites. From the Pirtle Sch (Abandoned) and Cypress Sch (Abandoned) to the Booker T Washington Sch, these labels trace the shifting population of the mid-20th century. Named cemeteries like Rose Hill Cem and Burney Cem provide essential locations for local family history, while the proximity of the Kansas Oklahoma and Gulf rail line highlights the region's industrial ties to the landscape.