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1968 Map of Panama

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Panama
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

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The Poteau River and its meandering oxbows define the lowlands of Le Flore County in the late 1960s, where the industrial footprint of extractive mining meets the agrarian landscape of eastern Oklahoma. Coal mining remains a visible force here, evidenced by numerous Strip Mines and several gas wells scattered across the northern ridges. The town of Panama serves as a central hub, situated along the Kansas City Southern railroad line and surrounded by small communities like Sunset Corner and Shady Point.

Elevated terrain is dominated by the prominent Nubbin Ridge, which runs west to east, separating the watershed of Redbank Creek from the southern plains. Local history is deeply rooted in the rural landmarks found throughout the quadrangle, including the Flower Hill School, Flower Hill Church, and family-named burial sites such as Nubbin Ridge Cemetery. Leisure and commerce are represented by mid-century staples like the Drive-in Theater near Sunset Corner, illustrating the daily life of this river-and-rail corridor.