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1963 Map of Porum

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Porum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Porum Mountain and its surrounding peaks dominate this mid-century landscape where Muskogee, McIntosh, and Haskell Counties meet. The topographic detail captures a critical period of hydrological change, showing the Eufaula Reservoir and the massive Eufaula Dam structure along the Canadian River. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent elevations, including Cobb Mountain, Earl Mountain, and Brooken Mountain, which create natural barriers and gaps like Porum Gap.

Settlement patterns center on the town of Porum in the northeast and Hoyt to the south. Local heritage is preserved through markers like Sandy Ridge Sch and several family or community burial grounds, including Coleman Cem and Hi Early Cem. Economic activity of the era is evident in the Midland Valley railroad line and various industrial sites, from a Quarry near Hensley Mountain to numerous Shale Pits and Strip Mine operations scattered across the lowlands.