1961 Map of Miami SW

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Lake O' the Cherokees dominates the upper corner of this survey, created by the impoundment of the Neosho River. The landscape reveals a mix of prairie agriculture and tribal history, marked by the Ottawa Indian Reservation Bdy and settlements like Narcissa and Dotyville. Transportation infrastructure defines the region's development, with the Burlington Northern railroad running parallel to the modern Will Rogers Toll Road. This 1961 field-checked map, later revised in 1980, captures a rural community anchored by local institutions such as the Mound Valley Ch, Lincoln Sch, and Coal Creek Cem. Notable mid-century landmarks, including a Drive-in Theater and a Radio Tower, stand alongside the various creeks like Mound Valley Creek and Wolf Creek that drain into the Neosho watershed.