2016 Map of Gore

About this map

The Illinois River flows south toward its confluence with the Arkansas River, passing between the communities of Gore and Webbers Falls at the border of Sequoyah and Muskogee counties. The landscape is defined by the transition from the waters of Tenkiller Lake in the northeast to the alluvial plains near the river’s end. Several smaller communities and family-named landmarks are scattered throughout the hills, including Paradise Hill, Notchie Town, and Redbird Smith. Local history is deeply embedded in the numerous family and community burial grounds documented here, such as Tee Hee Cem, Rogers Cem, and Red Bird Cem. The terrain is marked by significant elevations like Sausbee Mtn, Linder Mtn, and Round Mtn, while the Corps of Engineers Rd and the Power Plant Rd indicate the industrial infrastructure associated with the nearby dam and river management.