1963 Map of Red Bird

About this map

The Verdigris River snakes through the northern portion of this Oklahoma landscape, creating a prominent oxbow at Horseshoe Bend. In the early 1960s, the region was defined by a mix of agricultural activity and natural resource extraction, evidenced by numerous Oil Wells and a southern Strip Mine. The settlement of Red Bird serves as a focal point along the Missouri-Kansas-Texas railroad line, while the nearby town of Porter marks the southeastern edge of the survey. The terrain is relatively level, broken by the elevation of Blue Mound and drainage systems like Coal Creek and Strawberry Creek. For those researching family history, Lincoln Cem and Greenwood Cem offer specific points of interest within the local community fabric.