2018 Map of Cayuga

About this map

Turkey Ford and the settlement of Cayuga anchor this northeast Oklahoma landscape where the waters of the Neosho and Elk Rivers meet. The terrain is defined by the expansive reaches of Grand Lake O' the Cherokees, also labeled as Lake O' the Cherokees, which fills the winding valleys once occupied by river bends. This modern topographic record reveals a quiet rural landscape preserved through several family and community landmarks, including Bassett Grove Cem and Council House Cem. The crossing at Cowskin Bridge serves as a vital link across the water, connecting the ridges of Fisher Flats and the drainage of Council Hollow. This survey captures the boundary between Ottawa and Delaware counties, reflecting a region where modern water management has reshaped traditional settlement patterns while leaving historic cemeteries and local place names intact.