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1971 Map of Stanley

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

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Stanley sits at the heart of this rural landscape, positioned where the St Louis San Francisco railroad follows the winding course of the Kiamichi River. This 1970s survey captures a transition between the river-valley settlement and the high, timbered ridges of Flagpole Mountain to the north. Local history is anchored at the Stanley Cem and a nearby Ford across the river, while the higher elevations are marked by landmarks like Umbrella Rock and the Flagpole Lookout Tower.

The southern portion of the quadrangle is dominated by the State Game Refuge, illustrating the area's shift toward conservation and public land management. Rugged transport routes like Walters Mule Road and Rock Town Road snake through the hills, connecting isolated watersheds such as Maxwell Creek and Crumb Creek. The map provides a clear record of the Kiamichi Valley's rail-dependent infrastructure before modern highway developments further altered the region's geography.