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1901 Map of Ardmore

Name: 1901 Topographic Map of Ardmore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1901
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1901

About this map

Ardmore serves as the focal point of this Chickasaw Nation territory, situated just before the transition from Indian Territory to Oklahoma statehood. The regional geography is dominated by the northern Arbuckle Mountains, while the Washita River cuts through the northeastern corner near Dougherty. Evidence of early extractive industry is visible with several Asphalt Mine operations scattered across the central landscape, particularly near the Indian Meridian.

Transportation is defined by the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad, which links established communities like Berwyn and Overbrook. The landscape is densely marked with small settlements and family-named landmarks such as Healdton, Woodford, and Lonegrove. Numerous watercourses, including Caddo Creek and Hickory Creek, define the drainage patterns of this pre-industrial era, providing a detailed record of the land before major 20th-century development altered the rural character of the region.