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1974 Map of Gore

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

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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The Illinois River carves a dramatic path through this section of Sequoyah County, anchored by the massive Tenkiller Ferry Dam. This engineering feat created Tenkiller Ferry Lake, a significant water body surrounded by recreational hubs like Pine Creek Cove State Park and Strayhorn Landing Public Use Area. To the south, the river meets the Arkansas River within the Robert S Kerr Reservoir, defining a landscape of complex water management and hydropower at the powerplant.

Smaller settlements such as Gore and Paradise Hill dot the terrain alongside family landmarks and rural institutions. Genealogists can locate several burial grounds including Notichtown Cem, Gum Spring Cem, and Still Cem. The arrival of the Missouri Pacific railroad influenced the growth of the region, while natural features like Sausbee Mountain and Beetle Bluff persist despite the industrial footprint of numerous quarries and gravel pits.