1930 Map of McLoud

About this map

The North Canadian River winds through this Central Oklahoma landscape, defining the topography and commerce of the late 1920s. The region is marked by a dense network of country schools, such as New Salem Sch, Minnehaha Sch, and Arkansas Flat Sch, reflecting a time of rural family farming and localized education. The Chicago Oklahoma & Gulf RR and the Rock Island and Pacific railroad lines intersect at McLoud, a critical junction for the area's agricultural economy. This transport network supported local industry, evidenced by the Moore & Nordin Gin located south of Dale. Cultural and community centers are anchored by landmarks like the Kickapoo Mission and various rural congregations including Bethel Ch. From the northern settlement of Harrah to the southern reaches of Pink, the map provides a look at the transition from tribal lands to an organized rural grid.