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1964 Map of Cayuga

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Cayuga
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Indian Ceremonial Grounds and the rural community of Cayuga anchor the southern reaches of this landscape where the Elk River flows toward its confluence. The 1960s terrain is defined by the expansive waters of Lake O' the Cherokees, which fills the deep valleys of the Neosho River and its many winding tributaries like Sycamore Creek and Council Cove.

Inland, the map reveals a social fabric tied to the land, featuring the Turkey Ford School, Council House Church, and the Fisher Flats Church. Local history is preserved in sites such as the Howard Cemetery and a Fish Hatchery near the Ottawa and Delaware County line. The boundary of an Indian Reservation cuts across the lower portion of the sheet, underscoring the deep heritage of the region alongside mid-century recreational developments like Camp Cherokee.