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1971 Map of Spavinaw

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Spavinaw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Pensacola Dam and the Powerplant at Langley anchor this early 1970s landscape, where the Neosho River is harnessed into a complex system of reservoirs. The map captures a high degree of water management infrastructure, including the City of Vinita Water Intake, a large Aqueduct, and the Spavinaw Dam which regulates Spavinaw Lake. The area's mid-century development is evident in the numerous recreation areas and the Spavinaw Hills State Game Refuge spanning the southern hills.

Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy landmarks such as Military Cem and Military Ch in the northwest, or the Spavinaw Cem near the town center. The presence of the Old Grade Railroad suggests an earlier era of transport before the dams permanently altered the local geography. From the small settlement of Tia Juana to the industrial Substations, the map provides a look at the intersection of public works and rural Oklahoma life.