The Cherokee Outlet, about 12,000 square miles in present-day western Oklahoma, was purchased from the Cherokee in 1861. On September 16, 1893 it was opened for settlement with over 100,000 settlers braced on the opening lines. This map details the parcels available at $2.50 and $1.50 per acre. It locates the seven starting booths, plus the railroads, villages and towns, and topographical and watershed information. The reserved Cherokee Allotments are marked on the map in black. This remarkable document illustrates one of the greatest land rushes in history. Published by Western Litho. Co., Wichita, Kansas. A beautiful and fine example of this desirable and historical map that is still bound in the original report "Opening of the Cherokee Strip."

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Condition: A+

The folding map is mint. The report is very good to fine with just some toning on the last couple blank pages. The report is disbound from a larger binding and is without covers.