1963 Map of Stigler NE

About this map

The Arkansas River and Canadian River converge in this eastern Oklahoma landscape, creating a complex network of waterways and fertile floodplains including Hsaw Bottom and Sadie Bottom. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevations like Harris Mountain and Round Mountain, where the Round Mountain Ch overlooks the valley. This mid-century survey captures a rural landscape where family history is deeply embedded in the land, evidenced by numerous small burial grounds such as Starr Cem, Wilkerson Cem, and Hefley Cem. Transportation during this era relied on the Missouri Pacific railroad, which serviced local industry through Upson Siding. Settlement patterns follow the river bends and lower ridges, anchored by local centers like McIntosh Chapel and Stony Point Ch, while the Illinois R enters from the north to complete the regional hydrography.