1901 Map of Tahlequah

About this map

The Tahlequah region at the turn of the century serves as a vital center of the Cherokee Nation, anchored by significant institutional landmarks like the Female Seminary and the Cherokee Insane Asylum. The landscape is defined by the winding Illinois River and its major tributary, the Barren Fork, which cut through the high ground of the Brushy Mountains. Transportation in this era is dominated by two primary rail corridors: the St. Louis and San Francisco R. R. passing through the capital, and the Kansas City Southern R. R. serving the eastern settlements of Stilwell and Westville.