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1911 Map of Sallisaw

Name: 1911 Topographic Map of Sallisaw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The Arkansas River and its confluence with the Poteau River dominate this early landscape, which shows the region at a time when river transport still relied on landmarks like Foreman Ferry and Slate Ford. The map captures the complex rail network of the era, including the Kansas City Southern RR and the Midland Valley RR, which fueled the growth of coal-mining and agricultural centers like Bokoshe, Keota, and Spiro.

Settlement patterns follow the topography, with towns clustered along the valley floors and rail lines, while numerous country schools such as Buffington School and Cedar Grove School anchor rural life. In the north, Sallisaw serves as a primary hub, while to the south, the terrain rises toward Cavanai Mtn. This survey, based on work by C. H. Fitch and Van. H. Manning, provides a clear view of the area's transition into a modern transportation corridor before the development of modern highway systems.