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1893 Map of Norman

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Norman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1893
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1893

About this map

Norman and the surrounding prairie of Cleveland County are captured here during the transitional period of the 1890s, shortly after the Land Run of 1889. The Oklahoma Indian Territory Boundary Line follows the meandering course of the Canadian River, serving as a stark political divider on the landscape. To the north, the town of Norman is established along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe R. R., while smaller outposts like Denver and Noble dot the rolling terrain.

South across the river, an inset provides a detailed look at Purcell, identified as being within the Purcell, Ind. Ter. region. This area is served by the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe R. R., highlighting the critical role of rail transport in connecting these frontier settlements. Significant watercourses like Choto Creek and West Willow Creek define the drainage patterns of the territory before the widespread development of the 20th century.