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1961 Map of Picher

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Picher
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Mining operations and tailings ponds dominate the northern landscape of this region during the early 1960s, reflecting the intensive lead and zinc extraction that defined these communities. The map documents the intricate rail network of the St Louis San Francisco and Oklahoma and the Kansas and Oklahoma railroads, which served industrial hubs like Picher and Cardin. These tracks thread through the Quapaw Peoria Indian Reservation Boundary, illustrating the complex intersection of tribal lands and mineral wealth.

Further south, the landscape transitions to the educational and civic center of Miami, home to Northeastern Oklahoma A and M Jr College and the Radio Station (KGLC) Tower. Rural life persists between the industrial zones, evidenced by landmarks such as Peery Cem and schools like Rockdale Sch. The newly constructed Will Rogers Toll Road cuts across the southern portion, signaling a shift toward modern highway transit as the region's historic rail-dependent economy evolved.