2016 Map of Blackgum

About this map

Evening Shade and Blackgum anchor the high ground in this survey of eastern Oklahoma, where the landscape transitions from the wooded slopes of the Ozark foothills down toward the Arkansas River valley. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent peaks, including Blackgum Mtn, Chuculate Mtn, and Anderson Mtn, which overlook a network of creek drainages such as Vian Cr and Pinhook Cr. The map captures a mix of small rural communities and family-named landmarks, such as Wells Hollow and Pinhook Corner. For genealogists and local historians, the sheet is particularly valuable for its documentation of several cemeteries, including the Cherokee- McCoy Cem and Barnisky Cem, alongside the long-standing site at Dwight Mission. The presence of Vian Lake and the Sallisaw Creek Site 3 Reservoir near the town of Vian illustrates the importance of water management and recreation in this part of Sequoyah County.