The Canadian River meanders diagonally across this Hughes County landscape, defining the hydrological character of the region. Significant tributaries including Sandy Creek, Gobbler Creek, and Scipio Creek carve through the terrain, illustrating the intricate drainage patterns north and south of the riverbed. Near the center of the map, the Perry S Burleson Dam stands as a notable modification to the natural water flow, while the northern reaches include the historic Lamar Cemetery, a vital site for local genealogical research. The map reveals a transition between the wide, braided channels of the Canadian River and the smaller, named creeks like Beaver Creek and Big Wildhorse Creek that feed into the larger system. A regular grid of rural roads, such as E W 131 RD and N S 388 RD, provides access to these isolated watercourses and landmarks, reflecting the organized settlement patterns of rural Oklahoma.
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1896 · Coalgate
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1898 · McAlester
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1899 · Coalgate
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1900 · Canadian
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1900 · Wewoka
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1900 · Coalgate
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1909 · Mc Alester
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1946 · Fort Smith
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1950 · Mcalester
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Oklahoma City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000