1972 Map of Tailholt

About this map

Tenkiller Ferry Lake dominates the southwestern corner of this landscape, its waters reaching an elevation of 632 feet and creating a complex shoreline against the hills of Cookson. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent elevations including Sugar Mountain, Jackson Mountain, and Sanders Mountain, separated by deep drainage systems like Negro Jake Hollow and Mining Camp Hollow. Small rural settlements and community centers such as Wauhillau, Tailholt, and Barber are scattered throughout the region, often centered around local institutions like Tenkiller Sch or the Assembly Church. The map illustrates a transitional landscape where the rising waters of the reservoir met established upland communities. Genealogists may find value in the scattered burial grounds, including Stony Point Cem, Caney Cem, and Barber Cem, which mark the ancestral footprint of this part of Cherokee and Adair counties.