1972 Map of Childers

About this map

The Verdigris River snakes through the center of this 1970s landscape, defining the character of the Nowata County countryside. This era marks a significant hydrological transition as the southern portion of the map is dominated by the rising waters of Oologah Lake, which inundated the lower reaches of California Creek and Stone Lake. The map serves as a vital record for genealogists, preserving the locations of several family and community burial grounds such as Buffalo Cem, Goodtraveler Cem, and Lowrey Cem. Cultural landmarks like Cedar Bluff Ch and the small settlement of Childers sit amidst a terrain marked by resource extraction, evidenced by various Gravel Pits and a Quarry. To the east, distinctive landforms like Steamboat Mound and Rogers Mound rise above the river valley, while the Hancock Bridge provides a critical crossing point at Hancock Bend.