1977 Map of Mc Curtain SW

About this map

Sans Bois Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this 1977 orthophotograph, where the terrain transitions into the valley of Brazil Creek. Produced in cooperation with the Soil Conservation Service, this aerial survey provides a clear view of the rural settlement patterns and agricultural land use in Le Flore County during the late 1970s. Small communities like Brazil, Walls, and Cedar are visible as clusters of activity against the timbered ridges and cleared bottomlands. The intricate drainage network, including Bear Creek, highlights the topographical features that influenced local homesteading and road placement in this portion of Oklahoma. For researchers, the high-resolution imagery allows for a detailed study of land parcels and vegetation cover exactly as they existed when the aerial photography was captured in March 1977.