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1931 Map of Skedee

Name: 1931 Topographic Map of Skedee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The Arkansas River carves a winding path across this landscape, serving as the primary boundary between Fairfax and Blackburn. During the late 1920s, this region was characterized by small-scale farming and river-dependent transportation, evidenced by the East Bend Ferry and numerous named crossings like Sorghum Ford. The rail network of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and St Louis-San Francisco railroads connected small communities like Skedee and Maramec to broader markets.

Local life centered on an extensive network of schoolhouses, including Crescent Star Sch and High Grove Sch, and landmarks like the Pentecost Mission. The terrain includes distinctive features such as Bug Creek Indian Camp and the sharp oxbow of Souters Bend. Industrial presence is noted by the Ralston Pumping Sta, while the Mt Pleasant Cemetery provides a touchstone for genealogical research in this rural portion of Oklahoma.