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1959 Map of Page

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Page
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Winding Stair Mountain and Rich Mountain dominate this mid-century topographic profile of southeastern Oklahoma. The landscape is defined by the steep, parallel ridges of the Ouachita Mountains, where the Kansas City Southern railroad threads through the narrow valley at Page. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the small settlement of Octavia sits along Big Eagle Creek, marking the boundary between Le Flore and Mc Curtain counties.

Industry and transport patterns are evident in the presence of Tram Ridge and various gravel pits, suggesting the area's historical reliance on timber and mineral extraction. The rugged hydrography, including the Kiamichi River and Pigeon Creek, dictates the placement of early settlements like Big Cedar and local landmarks such as New Home Ch. These features reveal a remote upland economy tied closely to the terrain and the rail line near the Arkansas border.