1902 Map of Pauls Valley

About this map

The Washita River meanders through the heart of the Chickasaw Nation in this 1902 survey of Indian Territory, capturing a landscape on the cusp of Oklahoma statehood. Centered on Pauls Valley, the map details the critical transportation corridor of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad, which links early settlements like Wayne, Paoli, and Wynnewood. The topography is defined by the intersection of the Indian Meridian and the Base Line, providing a precise grid for the numerous creeks draining into the Canadian River to the north.