1971 Map of Afton NE

About this map

Fairland sits at the northern edge of this landscape, where the St Louis San Francisco railroad cuts across the prairie. The map captures a significant transition in the Grand Lake area, dominated by the sprawling waters of Lake O' The Cherokees. This massive impoundment of the Neosho River and Elk River fundamentally reshaped the local geography, creating intricate shorelines around Sulphur Bend and Hickory Point. Local history is anchored by several rural landmarks, including the Hickory Grove Ch and its neighboring Hickory Grove Cem, while the Sailboat Bridge provides a vital link across the water toward Grove. An Old Railroad Grade and the Council House site hint at older layers of infrastructure and community life in this corner of the Cherokee Nation.