1971 Map of Gowen

About this map

The Sans Bois Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this region, giving way to the industrial and agricultural valley of Gaines Creek to the south. In the early 1970s, this area reflects a complex transition between natural terrain and heavy extraction, characterized by numerous Gas Wells and visible Strip Mines near the settlement of Gowen. The expansion of Eufaula Lake reaches into the western edge of the map, altering the traditional drainage patterns of Beaver Creek and Boiling Springs Creek. Transport and infrastructure are central to the local economy, evidenced by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad line and the Wilburton Airport. Smaller communities like Bowers, Patterson, and Chilli serve as residential hubs near family landmarks such as the Gowen Cem and Bowers Ch.