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1982 Map of Steel Junction

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Steel Junction
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The settlement of Oak Hill and the crossroads at Steel Junction anchor this early 1980s landscape in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. The terrain is characterized by a high concentration of small community centers, notably a series of rural churches and family cemeteries that speak to the area's deep-rooted social history. Sites like Towali Ch, Cumberland Ch, and Colbert Chapel are scattered across the low hills, while Watsons Mem Cem and Sweet Home Cem provide clear landmarks for genealogical research.

Transportation and water dictate the local geography, with the Texas And Eastern rail line cutting diagonally across the quadrangle. Significant watercourses including Lukfata Creek, Boktuklo Creek, and Yashau Creek drain the region, supporting a mix of wooded land and clearings for local infrastructure like the Municipal Airport and Lukfata Sch. The southeastern corner shows the edge of Broken Bow, where the landscape transitions from rural creek bottoms to the more developed outskirts of the town.