2010 Map of Tatums

About this map

Tatums and Pooleville anchor this southern Oklahoma landscape, where the rural grid is defined by a network of local roads and creek drainages. The area is marked by a high density of small cemeteries, including Tatus Cemetery, Old Monk Cemetery, Oil Spring Cemetery, and Pooleville Cemetery, which offer significant touchpoints for genealogical research. The terrain is characterized by the branching waters of Wildhorse Creek, Bear Creek, and the uniquely named Russell Pretty Branch. Human intervention in the natural hydrology is evident through several flood control structures, such as Wildhorse Creek Site 11 Dam and Caddo Creek Site 2 Dam. The settlement at Alpers in the northeast corner further illustrates the dispersed nature of this ranching and agricultural community in the early 21st century.