1963 Map of Mannsville

About this map

The Washita River snakes across the northern landscape of this Oklahoma survey, defining the boundary between the Berwyn and Ratliff districts. This area, spanning the borders of Carter, Johnston, and Marshall counties, shows a rural economy centered on the St Louis San Francisco railroad line which serves the community of Simpson. Local life in the mid-20th century is anchored by small settlements like Mannsville and Durwood, the latter featuring a clustered community infrastructure including the Durwood Ch and Durwood Sch. The map preserves the locations of several family and community burial grounds, such as Thomas Cem and Earl Cem, alongside industrial markers like Gravel Pits and a Quarry. To the south, the topography transitions into the Holford region, drained by Little Hawani Creek, while an older Railroad Grade near Earl hints at earlier transportation corridors.