1963 Map of Inola

About this map

The Verdigris River snakes through the heart of this Rogers and Wagoner County landscape, shaping the lowlands of the Adams Creek Bottom. During the early 1960s, the rural character of the region was defined by small community hubs such as Inola and the rail-stop at McFarlin. The presence of numerous Oil Wells and several Gravel Pits reflects a mid-century economy tied closely to resource extraction and the river's proximity. Cultural life centered on local institutions like Gregory Ch and Gregory Sch, while the Missouri Pacific railroad provided a vital transit corridor parallel to the river's winding course. This map also details early recreation areas, including the Highway 33 Landing Public Use Area and Rocky Point Public Use Area, capturing a period of transition as infrastructure began to settle around the oxbow lakes like Big Flag Lake and Little Flag Lake.