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1974 Map of Fort Gibson Dam

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Fort Gibson Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Fort Gibson National Cemetery stands as a significant landmark in this mid-1970s survey, marking the historic landscape near where the Neosho River meets the northern reaches of the Webbers Falls Reservoir. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent elevations, including Norwood Mountain and the Shannon Hills, which are intersected by numerous hollows like Sugar Hollow and Deadman Hollow. This period shows the established presence of the Fort Gibson Lake dam and the surrounding recreation infrastructure, such as the Canyon Road Public Use Area.

Rural life is anchored by small community centers like Norwood Sch and the Fourmile Branch Ch, while the southern portion is dominated by the sprawling Gruber State Game Management Area. Local genealogy is well-supported by several family and community burial grounds, including Anderson Cem, Starnes Cem, and Walker Cem. The industrial and transport history of the region is evidenced by the Missouri Pacific railroad line and various active quarries.