2018 Map of Gowen

About this map

Gowen and the surrounding Latimer County landscape are defined by the winding course of Gaines Creek and its many tributaries, including Boiling Springs Cr and Buffalo Cr. This area of eastern Oklahoma reflects a pattern of rural settlements connected by a grid of local roads, where small communities like Bowers, Drumb, and Chilli are interspersed with historical family and community landmarks. Genealogists will find particular value in the several documented burial sites, such as Gowen Cem, High Bridge Cem, and the remote Tea Cem. The northeastern edge of the Wilburton Municipal Airport serves as a modern anchor near the established crossroads of Patterson, illustrating the transition from traditional homesteads to regional infrastructure. The map preserves the specific locations of many local routes, from Gaines Creek Rd to Arkla Gas Rd, that have served this corner of the state for decades.