1972 Map of Tailholt

About this map

Tenkiller Ferry Lake dominates the southwestern corner of this 1970s landscape, reflecting the impact of the Corps of Engineers damming projects on the Cookson Hills. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent ridges including Sugar Mountain, Jackson Mountain, and Sanders Mountain, separated by hollows and winding waterways like Caney Creek and Bidding Creek. Small rural communities and landmarks are dispersed throughout the hills, providing valuable data for genealogists and local historians. Settlements such as Tailholt, Wauhillau, and Barber serve as anchors in the region. Local religious and educational life is marked by the Assembly of God Ch and the Tenkiller Sch, while family history is preserved at Barber Cem, Stony Point Cem, and Caney Cem. The map also captures the boundary between Cherokee Co and Adair Co, showing how the political lines overlay this complex system of creeks and timbered heights.