1977 Map of Wilburton

About this map

Wilburton sits as a central hub within the valley between the rising peaks of the Sans Bois Mountains to the north and the sprawling agricultural lands to the south. This 1977 orthophotomap, produced from aerial photography, provides a distinct visual record of the town's spatial layout and industrial footprints during the late seventies. The landscape is punctuated by water resources such as Lake Wayne Wallace in the northwest corner and Lloyd Church Lake at the southern edge, illustrating the critical management of water in this Oklahoma terrain. The visual data highlights the sharp contrast between the densely wooded mountain slopes and the developed corridors of the town, offering researchers a clear view of land use and transportation routes at a time when the region's coal and cattle economies were well-established.