1962 Map of Pierce

About this map

Richardsville and Pierce anchor this landscape during a period of significant hydrological change in McIntosh County. The North Canadian River and the Deep Fork wind through the terrain, meeting the rising waters of the Eufaula Reservoir. This survey, based on 1959 photography and 1962 field checks, identifies areas destined for inundation, marked by the blue hatching indicating the Normal Pool Elevation 585. Local social life is documented through numerous community landmarks, including Warrior Sch, Big Arbor Ch, and the Stidham Sch near the southern boundary. Family history is well-preserved in the locations of the McNally Cem and Lerblance Cem, providing a detailed record of the rural uplands before the full expansion of the reservoir altered the river valleys forever.