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The Kansas City Times' Map of Oklahoma, approximately 1889

 Item — map-case: 4, drawer: 15, map: 4c2
Identifier: 1500.026.4.15.4c2
The Kansas City Times' Map of Oklahoma, approximately 1889

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.

Rubber-stamped on recto upper right corner: For information, maps, tickets, etc. apply to J.L. Hinchman, Agent, Santa Fe Route, Galesburg, Ills.

Published by Hudson-Kimberly Publishing Co., Kansas City.

Dates

  • Creation: approximately 1889

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

Walter Reuben & Co. acquisition

Physical Description

Color map, printed on paper.

Dimensions

55.1 x 82.3 cm

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives Repository

Contact:
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