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1968 Map of Poteau East

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Poteau East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Poteau River meanders across this landscape, forming a complex network of oxbows and marshy lowlands in the late 1960s. The regional seat of Poteau anchors the southwestern quadrant, showing a detailed street grid including Oklahoma Ave and McKenna Ave, alongside critical local infrastructure like the Hospital and High School. Industrial activity is evident through the presence of several strip mines and a Quarry in the eastern hills, highlighting the extraction-based economy of Le Flore County during this era.

Transportation corridors define the settlement patterns, with the St Louis-San Francisco and Kansas City Southern railroads intersecting near the river valley. Further out, smaller communities and landmarks such as Gilmore, Neff, and the Pansy School serve as important points for genealogical research. Natural features like Sugarloaf Creek and the heights of Sugarloaf provide a sharp contrast to the developed townsite and the industrial scars of the mining operations.