1968 Map of Potato Peaks

About this map

Potato Peaks dominate the southeastern landscape of this Le Flore County region, rising sharply above the complex drainage networks of Brazil Creek and Wolf Creek. In the late 1960s, the area's economy was defined by a mix of natural resource extraction and rural settlement, evidenced by numerous Gas Wells, Drill Holes, and a Shale Pit. Small communities such as Latham and Kennady anchor the map, while the presence of Dog Creek Cem and Long Prairie Cem provides significant points of interest for genealogists tracing family histories in the Choctaw Country. The terrain is marked by prominent ridges including Kennady Mountain and Sulphur Spring Mountain, which are cut by a series of creeks and hollows like Wildhorse Hollow. This survey captures the rural character of Oklahoma before modern expansion, showing the intricate placement of pipelines and unimproved roads that connected these isolated settlements.