1972 Map of Wagoner SW

About this map

The confluence of two major waterways dominates this orthophotomosaic, where the Verdigris River meets the sweeping curves of the Arkansas River. Based on aerial photography from December 1972, this view reveals the intensive agricultural grid and river-bottom lands of the region just north of the city. The northern edge of Muskogee is visible in the lower right, contrasting with the more dispersed rural layout of Tullahassee to the north. These images capture the landscape at a specific moment in the early 1970s, documenting the field patterns, riparian vegetation, and the winding path of Cane Creek as it feeds the larger river system. Unlike traditional line-drawn maps, this photo-based study provides an unfiltered look at the actual land use and drainage patterns of the era.