2009 Map of Sasakwa

About this map

The Canadian River meanders across this Oklahoma landscape, defining the southern border of a region marked by numerous ancestral burial grounds and rural settlements. In the northern portion of the map, the town of Sasakwa serves as a local hub near the Little River, while the town of Francis occupies the southwest corner. The high density of family and community-named cemeteries, such as Old Mission Cemetery, Harjo Cemetery, Fixico Cemetery, and Burgess Cemetery, suggests a deeply rooted local genealogy and a historical pattern of family homesteads. The terrain is further shaped by several tributaries, including Cudjo Creek and Clear Creek, while Lake Violet Dam and Rocky Point provide distinct landmarks in the central and western reaches. This 2009 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents the intersection of rural Oklahoma road networks and the enduring landscape of Pontotoc and Seminole counties.