1965 Map of Mc Alester

About this map

The Choctaw Nation’s complex topography defines this mid-century portrait of southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. Stretching from the coal-rich vicinity of McAlester east toward the Arkansas border, the landscape is dominated by the linear ridges of the Ouachita Mountains, including Winding Stair Mountain and the Kiamichi Mountains. The map documents a critical period for water management and transit, showing the expansive reach of Eufaula Lake and the intricate drainage of the Kiamichi River and Poteau River.