1972 Map of Stilwell West

About this map

The Kansas City Southern corridor defines the eastern edge of this Adair County landscape, linking the regional hub of Stilwell to the surrounding hills and hollows. During the early 1970s, this area maintained a balance of municipal utility and rural community life, evidenced by the presence of the Stilwell City Lake and the Stilwell Airport alongside numerous country churches and schools. The topography is marked by several prominent summits including Goat Mountain and West Mountain, which overlook the winding paths of Caney Creek and Sallisaw Creek. These waterways and mountains historically partitioned the countryside into distinct settlements like Stony Point, Zion, and Blanch, each anchored by local landmarks such as Maryetta Sch or Pilgrims Rest Ch. Genealogists will find a high density of burial grounds, from New Hope Cem near the town center to the more remote Doublehead Cem.