1986 Map of Anadarko

About this map

Anadarko and its surrounding plains are documented here during the mid-1980s, revealing a landscape defined by the winding Washita River and a dense network of county section roads. The map illustrates the region's historical depth, noting the Indian Treaty Boundary and the location of Indian City south of the main settlement. Significant water features like the Fort Cobb Reservoir and Crowder Lake serve as focal points for recreation, alongside Red Rock Canyon State Park near Hinton. The transportation infrastructure of the era is prominently displayed, featuring the routes of the Burlington Northern Railroad and the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, which supported the agricultural and ranching economy of towns like Cordell, Carnegie, and Binger. Scattered landmarks such as Zodletone Mountain and Twin Mounds provide vertical relief in an otherwise expansive terrain of creeks and scattered rural schools and churches.