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2016 Map of Gowen

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Gowen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

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Gaines Creek winds through this Latimer County landscape, defining a terrain of low-lying wetlands and creek bottoms south of the higher elevations near Patterson. The area is characterized by small, dispersed settlements and a network of rural roads that connect local family landmarks and burial sites. Researchers will find several significant cemeteries, including Gowen Cem, High Bridge Cem, and the more isolated Tea Cem to the northeast.

The settlement pattern reflects a history of small communities like Chilli, Bowers, and Drumb that are tied to the local land and water resources. The geography is shaped by numerous waterways such as Boiling Springs Cr and Buffalo Cr, which feed into the central drainage basin. The presence of Powder Mill Rd suggests a legacy of local industry, while the Wilburton Municipal Airport serves as a modern transit anchor for the eastern portion of the quadrangle.