1960 Map of Smithville

About this map

Smithville sits at the northern edge of this McCurtain County landscape, where the Eagle Fork meets the rugged slopes of the Boktukola Mountains. This 1960 field-checked survey reveals a region defined by complex drainage and dense ridge networks, with the Mc Curtain County Game Preserve occupying a substantial portion of the southern central terrain. Small community hubs like Watson and Beachton are connected by winding roads and a series of stream crossings, such as those at The Narrows. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of the Nani-chito Cem and Beechtree Cem. The presence of a Lookout Tower on Hee Mountain and a Landing Field near the southern boundary highlights the mid-century infrastructure required for managing these remote timberlands and game habitats.