1977 Map of Featherston

About this map

Featherston sits at the heart of this late-1970s orthophotograph, where the wooded ridges of the Sans Bois Mountains define the southern landscape. Unlike traditional line-drawn maps, this photo-based survey reveals the exact texture of the Pittsburg County terrain, from the dense timber of the uplands to the cleared agricultural patches in the valleys. The drainage patterns of Sans Bois Creek and Jones Creek are visible as winding corridors of riparian growth cutting through the patchwork of fields. This 1977 aerial perspective captures the rural character of southeastern Oklahoma just as modern land-use patterns were solidifying, providing a clear view of homesteads, farm roads, and the natural timberlines that shaped the local economy and settlement history.