2012 Map of Parallel

About this map

The Canadian River cuts diagonally across this section of Dewey County, defining a landscape etched by numerous drainage systems. The small settlement of Parallel sits south of the river, positioned near the confluence where Flanders Cr and other small streams feed into the larger waterway. This rural area is characterized by a high density of small family or community burial grounds, including Harrison Cem, Little Robe Cem, Evergreen Cem, and Okley Cem, which serve as vital markers for genealogical research in this part of Oklahoma. A rigid grid of section line roads, such as e0740 RD and n2340 RD, provides access to the interior, crossing over seasonal waterways like Squirrel Cr and Fiddlers Cr. The map captures the enduring agricultural character of the region, where the naming of small creeks like Trail Cr and Little Robe Cr suggests a deep history of local navigation and land division.