1963 Map of Red Bird

About this map

The Verdigris River snakes through the northern portion of this landscape, notably creating the dramatic loop of Horseshoe Bend before continuing past several levee systems. This mid-century view captures the transition of the Oklahoma countryside as modern infrastructure like the Muskogee Turnpike and its associated Tollgate cut across older terrain patterns. Industrial activity is prominent, evidenced by numerous Oil Wells and a significant Strip Mine in the southern section, while the drainage is managed by features like Yellow Water Ditch.