1972 Map of Hulbert SW

About this map

Fort Gibson sits at the heart of this orthophotomosaic, which blends the precision of topographic surveying with the visual detail of aerial photography taken in late 1972. The landscape is defined by the managed waters of Fort Gibson Lake and the engineering of the Fort Gibson Dam, which controls the flow of the Neosho River. This composite image reveals the intricate patchwork of land use, from the dense woodlands of the Oklahoma hills to the structured agricultural plots and residential blocks of the settlement. The contrast between the dark, reflective water of the lake and the textured, varied terrain of the surrounding countryside offers a clear view of the regional topography before mid-seventies development altered the local environment.