2022 Map of Parallel

About this map

The Canadian River meanders through this portion of Dewey County, defining a wide, braided alluvial channel that dominates the central landscape. The surrounding terrain is characterized by a dense network of seasonal drainages, including Little Robe Cr and Squirrel Cr, which carve through the plains. This area is sparsely settled, with the tiny community of Parallel serving as a localized point of reference amidst a grid of rural section roads. For genealogists and local historians, the presence of small, dispersed burial grounds such as Little Robe Cem, Oakley Cem, and Evergreen Cem provides critical anchors for family history research. The map reflects a classic Great Plains land-use pattern, where the rugged breaks near watercourses like Fiddlers Cr and One Horse Cr contrast with the organized township and range system that dictates the placement of roads and homesteads.