1972 Map of Wagoner NE

About this map

Fort Gibson Lake dominates the eastern half of this 1972 orthophotoquad, its winding shoreline and numerous inlets creating a complex aquatic boundary for the surrounding Oklahoma landscape. The orthophoto format, produced by the Usgs from high-altitude aerial imagery, provides a direct visual record of land use and vegetation patterns during the early 1970s. On the western edge, the outskirts of Wagoner are visible, showing the residential and commercial footprints of the community as it relates to the nearby water resources. The contrast between the organized street grids of the settlement and the irregular, flooded valleys of the lake illustrates the regional transformation following the impoundment of the Grand River, highlighting the transition from traditional agriculture to a landscape increasingly defined by recreation and water management.