1957 Map of Limestone Gap

About this map

Limestone Ridge and Pine Mountain dominate this mid-century landscape where the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad cuts through the terrain. The map details a transition from the rugged upland forests of the Atoka State Game Refuge to the small rural communities of Chockie, Burg, and Wesley. Water sources like Martin Lake and the branching systems of McGee Creek and Chickasaw Creek illustrate the importance of drainage in these Choctaw Nation highlands. The placement of Limestone Gap and the nearby settlement of Gap highlight how early transit routes were dictated by natural breaks in the ridge, providing a clear view of the area's development before modern infrastructure altered the rural character of these Atoka County settlements.