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1963 Map of Catoosa SE

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Catoosa SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Verdigris River snakes through the heart of Wagoner County in this early 1960s survey, defining a landscape of wide alluvial plains and intricate oxbow lakes. Fertile lowlands such as Adams Creek Bottom and Goodhope Bottom dominate the terrain, where the river's shifting path is marked by features like Runaround Lake and the Old River Channel. These bottomlands are broken by prominent banks at Bluff and scattered rapids, reflecting the natural hydrology before extensive modern alterations.

Local life is anchored by rural institutions and industry, with Oil Wells scattered near the southern reaches of Coal Creek. Genealogists will find several landmarks of interest, including the Childers Cem and small country congregations like Thomas Ch, Friendship Ch, and Lone Star Ch. The settlement of Adams and the proximity of the Rogers and Wagoner County line provide essential context for the area's mid-century development.