1900 Map of Okmulgee

About this map

The Arkansas River and Verdigris River define the northern landscape of the Creek Nation in this survey from the final years of the Indian Territory era. Okmulgee serves as a primary hub in the southwest, while several smaller settlements and post offices are scattered throughout the territory, including Wellington (Lee P.O.) and Council Hill. The map documents a transition from established tribal centers like the Wealaka Mission and a second Mission near Okmulgee to emerging river towns such as Coweta and Choska. These early place names and the network of primitive roads provide a window into the settlement patterns prior to Oklahoma statehood. The terrain is marked by prominent elevations like the Conjada Mts. and Concharty Mt., while the southern reaches are dominated by the winding path of the Deep Fork and its many tributaries, such as Cane Creek and Pecan Creek.