2016 Map of Rattan

About this map

The Kiamichi River defines the western reaches of this landscape, its winding course feeding into the expansive waters of Hugo Lake at the southern boundary. This area of southeastern Oklahoma is characterized by its numerous small creek drainages, including Mill Cr, Rock Creek, and Frazier Creek, which weave through the terrain between the Pushmataha and Choctaw county lines. The settlement pattern is anchored by Rattan, Belzoni, and Apple, connected by a network of rural routes and older paths like the Meeker Trl and Rattan Trl. Genealogists will find particular value in the documentation of the Rattan Cem and Belzoni Cem, which serve as permanent markers of the local families who settled these valleys. To the northeast, the presence of Lake Ozzie Cobb highlights the region's managed water resources, while the secluded label for Sleepy Hollow adds a specific sense of place to the rural geography.