2016 Map of Tahlequah

About this map

Tahlequah serves as the focal point of this Cherokee County study, highlighting the significant footprint of Northeastern State Univ and the surrounding residential growth. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Illinois River, which cuts through the high ground of Sparrow Hawk Mtn and provides the drainage for numerous hollows like Steely Hollow and River Bend Hollow. To the south, the waters of Tenkiller Ferry Lake reach toward Park Hill, while the Baron Fork flows near the settlement of Welling. Genealogists will find three distinct burial grounds marked: Tahlequah Cem, Grandview Cem, and the more remote Manus Cem near the eastern edge. The map captures a moment of modern connectivity where older routes like Bus 62 meet new developments, all while the terrain remains punctuated by natural landmarks such as McSpadden Falls and the Point of the Pines.