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1965 Map of Leflore

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Leflore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Leflore and Fanshawe settlements anchor this mid-1960s study of the Oklahoma landscape, revealing a region defined by the intersection of industrial development and riverine geography. Two major rail lines, the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and the St Louis-San Francisco, traverse the terrain, reflecting the area's role as a transportation corridor. In the northern reaches, the Norris Gas Field and the Norris settlement signify the region's energy resources, while the presence of Hicks Chapel Cemetery and Hicks Chapel provide vital points of reference for local genealogy.

The winding course of Fourche Maline Creek flows toward the extensive Wister Lake, which dominates the eastern portion of the map. To the south, the boundary of the Ouachita National Forest marks a transition into more heavily timbered land. Notable landmarks like the Water Tank near the Cedar Creek crossing and various rural structures offer a detailed look at the rural infrastructure of Le Flore and Latimer Counties during this era.