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2022 Map of Goodwater

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Goodwater
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Little River National Wildlife Refuge dominates this section of McCurtain County, where the meandering Little River and its numerous tributaries create a complex riparian landscape. The map details the transition from the protected wetlands of the refuge to the southern edges of the Ouachita National Forest. Small settlements like Goodwater and Shinewell serve as anchors for the local community, connected by a network of rural routes such as Shinewell Rd and Bailey Rd.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Philadelphia Cem and Panki Bok Cem, which provide specific points of interest for family research. The hydrology of the region is notably intricate, featuring landforms like Grassy Lake, Forked Lake, and Crooked Creek. This survey captures the rural character of southeastern Oklahoma, showing how the drainage of Black Cr and Mountain Fork has shaped the settlement patterns and road placements in the timber-rich territory.