1972 Map of Locust Grove

About this map

Locust Grove serves as the primary hub on this early 1970s survey, situated where the terrain transitions toward the Chouteau Hills. The landscape is defined by significant water management and industrial infrastructure, most notably the Robert S Kerr Dam impounding the Neosho River to form Lake Hudson. The map documents a complex network of utility and transport history, from the Mid-America Industrial District and several substations to remnant transportation corridors like the Old Railroad Grade. For genealogists, the sheet is exceptionally detailed, locating several family-named and community burial sites such as Hogan Cem, Bryan Cem, and Haner Cem, along with rural congregations like Open Door Ch and Markham Ferry Ch. The southern portion of the quadrangle shows the winding course of Spring Creek and Snake Creek as they flow toward Fort Gibson Lake.