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2010 Map of Fort Coffee

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Fort Coffee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Arkansas River carves a sweeping path through the alluvial lowlands of LeFlore County, where the settlement of Fort Coffee stands as a focal point for the region's local heritage. This riverine landscape is defined by its expansive floodplains, including Fort Coffee Bottom, Braden Bottom, and Redland Bottom, which reflect a long history of agricultural reliance on the fertile river valley. Higher ground is marked by Wilson Rock and various community landmarks like Lees Chapel, providing a contrast to the complex network of backwaters such as Deadman Slough and Mud Slough.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the distribution of family and community burial sites, including New Hope Cemetery, Lees Chapel Cemetery, and Cottonwood Cemetery. The convergence of the Arkansas River and Poteau River in the southeast corner further illustrates the importance of these waterways in shaping the local transport and settlement patterns that persisted into the early 21st century.