1968 Map of Mc Curtain

About this map

McCurtain sits at the base of Diamond Mountain, serving as a central hub in a landscape defined by significant resource extraction and shifting industrial infrastructure. This 1968 survey, updated with 1980 photogrammetric data, highlights an extensive network of strip mines and reclaimed areas that dominate the terrain between Sans Bois Mountain and Campground Spring Mountain. The presence of the Old Railroad Grade and labels for the Fort Smith and Van Buren line suggest a transition from rail-dependent coal transport to other methods, while the northern edge is marked by the expansive Robert S Kerr Reservoir. Local genealogy is anchored by landmarks like the Garden of Memories Cem, Center Point Ch, and the small settlement of Ironbridge. Natural drainage is carved by numerous waterways including Sans Bois Creek and Wildhorse Creek, which flow through the undulating topography of the Haskell and Le Flore county line.