1987 Map of Corum

About this map

Waurika Lake dominates this southern Oklahoma landscape, where the waters of the Aqueduct and Walker Creek converge across the Stephens and Jefferson County line. The map captures a transition in land use, showing a vast State Wildlife Management Area surrounding the lake's fingers, while maintaining the traditional rural infrastructure of the early 20th century. Local history and genealogy interests are centered around the settlement of Corum and its associated Corum Cemetery, along with the Grandview School and Diamond Cemetery. The inclusion of the legendary Chisholm Trail and Kiowa Park No 2 suggests the deep roots of the region's ranching and travel history. Away from the water, the terrain is dotted with small-scale industry like the Shelby Landing Strip and various gravel pits, reflecting a working landscape alongside the newer recreational developments like Wichita Ridge Park.