1901 Map of Addington

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The Chisholm Trail cuts through the center of this landscape, marking the historic path of cattle drives moving north through the Indian Territory (Oklahoma) Boundary Line. This era represents a significant transition as the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad parallels the old trail, establishing rail-based commerce through towns like Duncan and Comanche. Near Addington, the presence of Stock Yards and Monument Hill highlights the region's concentration on livestock and surveying milestones. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages including Wildhorse Creek, Mud Creek, and Beaver Creek, which flow south toward the Red River. Small settlements such as Woolsey, Loco, and Cornish serve as early focal points for local commerce and post offices in the Chickasaw Nation, just years before Oklahoma statehood.