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1971 Map of Grove

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Lake O' the Cherokees dominates this 1971 study, showing the intricately fingered shoreline of the Neosho River valley after its transformation into a major reservoir. The town of Grove is the primary hub, showing early 1970s infrastructure including a Pumping Sta, Hosp, and an Old RR Grade that hints at the area's former transit routes. The map records several aviation landmarks along the water, from the Seaplane Base to the Shangri-La Airport and Monkey Island Airport, reflecting the region's mid-century growth as a recreation and travel destination.

Rural life away from the water is documented in Courthouse Prairie and the settlement of Zena, where the Zena Cem and Delaware Ch serve as touchstones for local genealogy. The complex topography is defined by numerous hollows like Woodward Hollow and Flatrock Hollow, which feed into the extensive bay system. Notably, the map marks areas subject to controlled inundation, illustrating the managed nature of the Grand Lake O' the Cherokees landscape.