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1968 Map of Lafayette

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Lafayette
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Sans Bois Creek meanders through the heart of Haskell County, where this 1968 survey documents a landscape transitioning toward industrial and recreational use. The map identifies the planned extent of the Robert S Kerr Reservoir, with blue hatching indicating areas destined for submersion at its normal pool elevation. This water project dramatically reshaped the lower elevations of the Pruit Valley and Center Valley.

Resource extraction and community landmarks remain central to the map's record. The Choctaw Mine and an extensive Strip Mine trace the region's coal mining legacy, while an Old RR Grade and several pipelines suggest the evolution of transport infrastructure. Local genealogy is anchored by features like Lafayette Ch, Rose Hill Ch, and the Old Panther Cem. Rugged topography is defined by the Seven Devils Mountain to the east and the broad reaches of Diamond Valley to the south.