1981 Map of Heavener

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Runestone State Park overlooks the valley from the slopes of Poteau Mountain, marking a landscape where high ridgelines and industrial activity meet. The town of Heavener serves as a central hub, defined by the extensive operations of the Kansas City Southern railroad and its associated Strip Mine and mine sites to the south. This 1981 survey details a community rich in genealogical markers, from the large Oakdale Cem near the town center to more isolated burial grounds like Burns Cem and Springhill Cem. To the north, the smaller settlement of Monroe is situated along Sugarloaf Creek, while the Muni Airport and several churches, including Springhill Ch and Community Ch, dot the lowlands between the hills. The terrain is shaped by the complex drainage of the Poteau River and its numerous tributaries, including Horsepen Creek and Morris Creek.