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Old Maps of Tahlequah, Oklahoma for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Tahlequah with 32 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Tahlequah has changed over the decades.

Tahlequah, OK maps

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  1. 1898 Map of Tahlequah, 1954 Print
    1898 Map of Tahlequah, 1954 Print
    1898 Tahlequah
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Cherokee Nation capital and the surrounding Indian Territory come to life in this survey conducted before Oklahoma statehood. Genealogists can trace family-named landmarks and early institutions like the Female Seminary, Salem Springs, and the Cherokee Insane Asylum.
  4. 1901 Map of Muscogee
    1901 Map of Muscogee
    1901 Muscogee
    1901 Print · USGS
    Indian Territory at the turn of the century shows a landscape shaped by river commerce and the coming of the railroads. Genealogists can trace family roots through early settlements like Tullahassee and Webbers Falls, or locate historic river crossings such as Whisky Ford.
    6 unique versions available
  7. 1901 Map of Tahlequah
    1901 Map of Tahlequah
    1901 Tahlequah
    1901 Print · USGS
    Tahlequah and the Cherokee Nation are captured here during the final years of the Indian Territory era. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as the Female Seminary, Elm Springs Mission, and the rail-stop settlements of Stilwell and Wauhillau.
    8 unique versions available
  10. 1905 Map of Muscogee
    1905 Map of Muscogee
    1905 Muscogee
    1905 Print · USGS
    Indian Territory at the turn of the century shows a landscape transitioning from tribal nations to a rail-centered economy. Researchers can trace ancestral river crossings and early settlements like Fort Gibson, Tenkillers Ferry, and Gibson Sta.
  13. 1905 Map of Tahlequah
    1905 Map of Tahlequah
    1905 Tahlequah
    1905 Print · USGS
    Tahlequah and the surrounding Cherokee Nation are captured here in the years before Oklahoma statehood. Researchers can trace the early rail routes and find historic sites like the Female Seminary, the Cherokee Orphan Asylum, and Elm Springs Mission.
  16. 1946 Map of Fort Smith
    1946 Map of Fort Smith
    1946 Fort Smith
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas-Oklahoma borderlands appear here in the mid-forties, as new reservoirs began to transform the river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-served towns from Muskogee to Fort Smith and locate landmarks like Camp Chaffee.
  19. 1948 Map of Hulbert, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of Hulbert, 1957 Print
    1948 Hulbert
    1957 Print · USGS
    Cherokee County at mid-century reveals a landscape of rural schoolhouses and family cemeteries just as the reservoir began to reshape the river valley. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like Sequoyah Indian Sch, Lost City, and the Fort Gibson National Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1950 Map of Hulbert
    1950 Map of Hulbert
    1950 Hulbert
    1950 Print · USGS
    Oklahoma's Cherokee County appears here at a pivotal moment just after the war, as the Gibson Reservoir begins to reshape the landscape. Researchers can trace dozens of rural landmarks, including the Sequoyah Indian School, the Fort Gibson National Cemetery, and the Camp Gruber Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1965 Map of Fort Smith
    1965 Map of Fort Smith
    1965 Fort Smith
    1965 Print · USGS
    Eastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas are captured here during a period of massive post-war change as new reservoirs reshaped the river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the Midland Valley RR and find established communities like Stilwell, Sallisaw, and Stigler.
  28. 1967 Map of Fort Smith
    1967 Map of Fort Smith
    1967 Fort Smith
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley and the foothills of the Ozarks are captured here during a period of significant military and industrial activity. Researchers can trace the sprawling bounds of Camp Chaffee and Camp Gruber or locate vanished rail stops along the Midland Valley RR.
  31. 1972 Map of Hulbert NE, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Hulbert NE, 1974 Print
    1972 Hulbert NE
    1974 Print · USGS
    Cherokee County appears in high-resolution detail in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by cattle ranching and dense woodland. Genealogists and historians can trace property boundaries and land use near Kolpin Mountain and the banks of Fourteenmile Creek.
  34. 1972 Map of Tahlequah, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Tahlequah, 1974 Print
    1972 Tahlequah
    1974 Print · USGS
    Tahlequah and the Illinois River valley are captured in the early 1970s, showcasing a mix of academic growth and riverfront geography. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Northeastern State College, locate the Manus Cem, and follow the OLD RAILROAD GRADE through the hills.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1973 Map of Park Hill, 1974 Print
    1973 Map of Park Hill, 1974 Print
    1973 Park Hill
    1974 Print · USGS
    Near the Illinois River in the 1970s, this Cherokee County landscape reveals a deep history of settlement and community life. Researchers can locate family sites at Ross Cem, explore Tsa La Gi Indian Village, or trace the shoreline near Carters Landing.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1974 Map of Thompson Corner, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Thompson Corner, 1978 Print
    1974 Thompson Corner
    1978 Print · USGS
    Cherokee County in the mid-seventies is documented here as a landscape of rural communities and hilltop cemeteries. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through landmarks like Thompson Corner, New Hope Ch, and the Houston Cem.
  43. 1978 Map of Muskogee, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Muskogee, 1979 Print
    1978 Muskogee
    1979 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Arkansas, Verdigris, and Neosho Rivers defines the Muskogee region in the late seventies. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprints of Camp Gruber (Abandoned), the campus of Bacone College, and early aviation at Hatbox Field.
  46. 1978 Map of Fort Smith, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Fort Smith, 1979 Print
    1978 Fort Smith
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas-Oklahoma borderlands in the late seventies show a landscape shaped by massive river reservoirs and sprawling military reservations. Trace the historic rail lines of the Missouri Pacific RR and locate regional landmarks like Fort Gibson, Tenkiller Ferry Lake, and Barling.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1978 Map of Stilwell, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Stilwell, 1979 Print
    1978 Stilwell
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Oklahoma-Arkansas borderlands come alive in the late seventies, showing the transition from the Cherokee Nation hills to the Arkansas Ozarks. Researchers can trace the Kansas City Southern rail line through Stilwell, find Wrights Chapel, or locate the Northeastern State College campus in Tahlequah.
  52. 2010 Map of Park Hill, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Park Hill, 2010 Print
    2010 Park Hill
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Tahlequah, including Caney Ridge, Pettit, and other nearby areas
  55. 2010 Map of Tahlequah, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Tahlequah, 2010 Print
    2010 Tahlequah
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Tahlequah, including Welling, Cherokee County, and other nearby areas
  58. 2010 Map of Thompson Corner, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Thompson Corner, 2010 Print
    2010 Thompson Corner
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Tahlequah, including Hulbert, Shady Grove, and other nearby areas
  61. 2012 Map of Park Hill, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Park Hill, 2012 Print
    2012 Park Hill
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Tahlequah, including Caney Ridge, Pettit, and other nearby areas
  64. 2012 Map of Tahlequah, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Tahlequah, 2012 Print
    2012 Tahlequah
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Tahlequah, including Welling, Cherokee County, and other nearby areas
  67. 2012 Map of Thompson Corner, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Thompson Corner, 2012 Print
    2012 Thompson Corner
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Tahlequah, including Hulbert, Shady Grove, and other nearby areas
  70. 2016 Map of Park Hill, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Park Hill, 2016 Print
    2016 Park Hill
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Tahlequah, including Caney Ridge, Pettit, and other nearby areas
  73. 2016 Map of Tahlequah, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Tahlequah, 2016 Print
    2016 Tahlequah
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Tahlequah, including Welling, Cherokee County, and other nearby areas
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