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1978 Map of Stilwell

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Stilwell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Stilwell and the surrounding Ozark plateau define this 1970s landscape, where the border between Oklahoma and Arkansas is marked by a complex network of ridges and river valleys. The town of Tahlequah serves as a western anchor, home to Northeastern State College, while to the east, the Arkansas side features established settlements like Prairie Grove and Lincoln. This era shows a region balanced between small-town commerce and the growing recreational draw of Tenkiller Ferry Lake and Devils Den State Park.

The rugged terrain is dominated by features like the Brushy Mountains and Spade Mtn, which influenced the paths of the Kansas City Southern and St Louis-San Francisco railroads. The map records numerous rural landmarks, from Wrights Chapel to the unique geological site of Natural Dam. These labels, combined with the extensive Cookson Hills State Game Refuge, reflect a land used for both industry and preservation during the late twentieth century.