2024 Map of Silas

About this map

Silas and Gilbertown serve as the primary hubs in this corner of Choctaw County, connected by a network of rural routes and creek crossings. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Okatuppa Creek and its many tributaries, including Little Mill Creek and Souwilpa Creek. For genealogists, the map is particularly rich in family-named locations and burial grounds, such as Spring Bank Cem and Barrytown Cem. Smaller settlements like Souwilpa and Bolinger appear alongside more localized markers such as Old Samuel. The drainage patterns, including Wolf Creek and Turkey Creek, illustrate the complex hydrology that influenced early settlement and road placement throughout the township and range divisions. Local landmarks like the Gilbertown Church of God Cem and Harrison Cem provide concrete points of reference for those researching Choctaw County heritage.