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1961 Map of Miami NW

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Miami NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Neosho River meanders across this landscape, defining the northern reaches of Lake O' the Cherokees. This 1960s era survey, updated with late-century photogrammetric revisions, captures the industrial and agricultural character of Ottawa County. The presence of extensive tailings piles and numerous gravel pits near Commerce and North Miami reflects the region's mining legacy, while the Quapaw Indian Reservation boundary and sites like Old Indian Cem underscore the area's deep tribal history.

Education and community life are marked by rural schools such as North Fairview Sch and local landmarks like Mt Zion Ch. Infrastructure development is evident in the path of the Will Rogers Turnpike and the Burlington railroad lines, which served as vital corridors through Miami. Distinctive terrain features, including Potato Hill and the banks of Fourmile Creek, provide a detailed look at the physical geography before modern expansion further altered the river valley.