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2022 Map of Tailholt

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Tailholt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Wauhillau and Tailholt sit within a landscape of significant relief along the border of Cherokee and Adair counties. The terrain is defined by prominent elevations like Hungry Mtn and the curiously named Gittin Down Mtn, separated by deep drainage paths such as Negro Jake Hollow and Minning Camp Hollow. Water is central to the area's geography, with the southern reaches featuring Tenkiller Ferry Lake and the winding course of Caney Creek.

Local history is well-preserved through several established burial grounds, including Barber Cem and Echota Cem, which serve as anchors for the small settlements of Barber and Caney. The map reveals a network of rural roads traversing the hills, linking these communities and providing access to natural landmarks like Bitting Spring and July Spring. The layout of these townships suggests a long-standing reliance on the local creeks and springs for early development in this part of Oklahoma.