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1971 Map of Kiamichi

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

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Kiamichi River flows through the southern valley of this 1971 survey, following the tracks of the St Louis-San Francisco railroad. The landscape is defined by the prominent ridge of Buffalo Mountain to the north and the complex terrain of the Potato Hills in the center. Settlement is concentrated along the river corridor and the northern creek valleys, where family and community landmarks like the Buffalo Valley Sch, Friendship Ch, and Community Hall served the rural population.

Genealogists can find several burial grounds including Laura Cem, Potts Cem, and Cole Spur Cem, which often represent early family homesteads. The map also records the transition of the local economy, from the Old Railroad Grade to modern additions like the Four Star Ranch Landing Strip. The presence of numerous Gravel Pits along the Latimer and Pushmataha county line suggests the importance of local material extraction for the region's road network.