The Kansas City Times' Map of Oklahoma, approximately1889
Scope and Contents
...Taken from Government Surveys. Map shows Oklahoma north of the Canadian River subdivided into squares of one square mile, with an inset map showing the relation of this to the surrounding region, Texas, Kansas, etc. Probably issued before a large block of this land north of the Canadian was opened for settlement on April 22, 1889, by presidential proclamation. Directions for locating a claim are also given on the map.
Published by Hudson-Kimberly Publishing Co., Kansas City.
Dates
- Creation: approximately1889
Access
This material is open for research use by any registered reader.
Extent
From the Collection: 18 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
John. W. Shelppey acquisition
Physical Description
Color map, printed on paper. Cellophane tape appears across many of the map folds, recto and verso.
Dimensions
55.4 x 81.5 cm
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives Repository
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