1963 Map of Inola

About this map

The Verdigris River snakes through the western portion of this landscape, creating a complex series of oxbows and backwaters including Horseshoe Lake, Little Flag Lake, and Big Flag Lake. The river's floodplain, notably the Adams Creek Bottom, contrasts with the rising ground of the Inola and Catoosa areas. In the early 1960s, the region's economy is clearly defined by its infrastructure, from the Missouri Pacific railroad corridor to numerous Oil Wells and Gravel Pits dotting the terrain. Rural community life is anchored by landmarks like Gregory Sch, Gregory Ch, and Willieo Ch, while the settlement of Inola serves as a local hub. The map captures the transition of the land as it balances traditional agriculture and river-based geography with growing industrial extraction.