2010 Map of Gore

About this map

The town of Gore sits at the confluence of the Illinois River and the Arkansas River, serving as a gateway to the major water engineering projects of the twentieth century. Dominating the northern landscape is Tenkiller Lake, held back by the massive Tenkiller Ferry Dam and Tenkiller Dam. This terrain is characterized by dramatic bluffs and family-named ridges, including Beetle Bluff, Runyan Bluff, and Merford Ridge. Genealogists will find a high density of small family and community burial grounds across the quadrangle, such as the Tee Hee Cemetery, Stevenson Cemetery, and Red Bird Cemetery. The map captures a transition between the river lowlands and the higher elevations of Sausbee Mountain and Linder Mountain, illustrating the development of the region's recreational and utility infrastructure alongside older rural settlements.