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1966 Map of Ludlow

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Ludlow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The settlement of Ludlow sits along the southern edge of the Kiamichi Mountains in southeastern Oklahoma, serving as a rare point of habitation in a landscape dominated by steep ridgelines and creek drainages. This mid-1960s survey illustrates a region defined by its timbered slopes and complex hydrology, where the Little River is joined by numerous tributaries such as Honobia Creek and Potts Creek. The presence of the Ludlow Cem near the town center provides a primary reference for genealogists researching family history in this corner of Le Flore County.

Beyond the valley, the terrain rises sharply toward the Talihina Mountains and the Boktuklo Mountains. Transportation in this era relied heavily on unimproved routes like the Turney Ranch Trail and various jeep tracks that navigated the gaps between Deadman Mountain and Cowhead Divide. The map also traces the path of a significant Pipeline cutting through the mountains, marking a industrial footprint on the otherwise remote landscape.