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1893 Map of Cogar

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Cogar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1893
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1893

About this map

The Wichita Reservation dominates the southern landscape of this 1893 survey, showcasing a complex system of deep draws and ridges before the turn-of-the-century land openings. Life in this territory followed the natural course of the Canadian River, which serves as a major geographical divider and is flanked by the Canadian Co. Boundary Line. Settlement is sparse, represented by foundational points of contact such as the Indian Village and a Stage Stand located near the northern riverbanks.

Grounding the map in the era of westward expansion and tribal territory management, the topography reveals the isolation of early Oklahoma routes. Water sources like Buggy Creek cut through the rugged interior, providing essential landmarks for travelers and early residents alike. This advance sheet captures the region in its final years as a restricted reservation, just as the surveyors under Henry Gannett were formalizing the terrain for future development.