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1968 Map of Poteau East

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Poteau East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Poteau serves as the focal point of this late 1960s study, situated at the junction of the Kansas City Southern and Burlington Northern railroads. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Poteau River, which features distinct hydrologic patterns such as The Cutoff and several tributary creeks like Gap Creek and Nail Creek. The town's industrial and civic infrastructure is clearly marked, including the Waterworks, a Sewage Disposal Pond, and the Courthouse.

Resource extraction is evident throughout the surrounding terrain, with prominent Strip Mines and a Shale Pit located near the river's edge. Beyond the urban center, the map identifies smaller communities and landmarks essential for genealogical research, such as Gilmore, Neff, and Shady Point. Local educational and religious institutions, including Rodman Sch and Double Branch Ch, provide anchors for the rural population centers of Kully Chaha and Monroe.