The National tribune., 1901-07-18

pearing below has been complleu from u
U. S. Surveyors field notes in the Genera
Land Office, Washington, D. c. 1t is con
sidered by Interior Department officials n
thoroughly reliable.
Settlers will find practically all the IAN
bordering on rivers or small streams has beel
taken by the Indians and, therefore, no
subject to homestead.
These Indian aIlotments, however, may b
leased with the approval of the Secretary o
the Interior, and as Indians generally do no
care to cultivate their land, the settler ma!
depend upon securing the use of these allot
ments by paying small annual rental.
small portion of Townships 2, and
north Range west, are included In the
land opened under the Presidents proclama
ton. The land is generally rolling and secont
rate.
The description of many of the Townships
has been omitted as they are either wholly
or in part in the different reservations, and
therefore. not subject to homestead entry
The portions of these Townships subject u
entry may be seen by the accompanying map
TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE WEST.
'sThe surface of this township is rolling
soil, sandy, third rate.
The timber consists chiefly of post and
black oak, and is very scattering Throughout
the entire township.
THE land is well watered by numerous
small streams, the banks of which are Gener
ally lined with cottonwood, elm and walnut
TOWN. 4 N, RANGE 8 W.
''The surface of this township is rolling
soil second rate
:rrhe timber consists of post and black oak
very scattering throughout the entire town
ship.
streams The banks of which are generally
lined with elm and cottonwood timber.
THE Little Washita River, % lks. tiinks)
in width enters the township in section Z,
flows northeast, passing out through section
TOWN. 5 N, RANGE W.,
"The upland of this township is rolling
soil. second rate. The bottom-lands surface
'.The timber consists chiefly of post and
black oak, and is very scattering throughout
the entire township.
THE land is well watered by numerous
small streams and tributaries of the Little
Washita River, which enters the township
in section 33, flowing northeast, and passing
out through section u. The banks OF the
streams are generally lined with elm, cotton
wood and blackberry timber
TOWN. 6 N, RANGE s W.
'The surface of this township is rolling;
the soil, second rate, and well adapted for
agricultural purposes.
'sThe timber consists chiefly of scattering
black and post oak, first rate quality.
1.-The land is wei watered by numerous
small streams and springs, the banks OF
which are generally lined with elm, cotton
wood and blackberry timber"
TOWN N, RANGE W.
''The surface of this fractional township
Is rolling in the south half, while the north
ern portion, which is bottom land on the
Washita River. is level; soil, first rate, the
soil of the upland being second rate quality.
''There is not much timber in this town
ship: the most is found on bank of Wasnita
River, and is of good quality Stone suitable
for building purposes is also found.
''The township is well adapted both Ito
grazing and cultivation"
RANGE
'The surface of this fractional township
is level; soil, second rate quality.
Scattering timber is found on the banks
of the Washita River.
''It is destitute of stone"
TOWN l N, RANGE W.
"The surface of this township is generally
rolling, and the soil first rate.
''The land is well watered by the Bearer
creeks and their numerous tributaries. Big
Beaver, a stream about % lks. Qinks) IL
width, enters the township in the northern
part of section 6, takes Il southerly direction
passing out through section 81
''The timber consists chiefly of post and
black oak, elm, cottonwood, pecan and hack.
berry, and is principally confined TO the
banks of the streams"
TOWN. = n, RANGE 9w.
''The surface of this township Is generally
rolling, mostly prairie, and the soil good,
second rate.
streams and tributaries of Beaver creek.
''The timber consists of post and black
oak, elm, cottonwood, pecan and blackberry
and is principally confined to the banks OF
the streams"
TOWN. 3 N, RANGE W.
1.-THE surface of this township is generaily
rolling, most prairie and the soil good
second rate.
'.The land is well watered by numerous
small streams the banks of which are lined
with elm, pecan, cottonwood and blackberry
timber. The balance of the timber in the
township consists chiefly of good, open post
oak and black jack and Jack oak OF second
and third qualities"
TOWN. N, RANGE w.
THE surface of this township is rolling
mostly prairie; soil, sandy, second and third
rate.
''The Little Washita River about 30 lks
uinkSl In width, enters the township in sec
ton g. taking an easterly direction, passing
out through section u.
''The timber consists chiefly Of scattering
post oak and black jack. Elm, cottonwood
and walnut timber may be found along tht
banks OF the streams"
TOWN. G N, RANGE o W.
THE upland Of this township is rolling
the soil sandy, third rate. The bottom land:
generally level, mostly prairie, and soil first
rate.
.-The timber consists Chiefly of post and
black oak, and is very scattering throughout
the entire township.
'+Ihe land is watered by small streams. the
banks of which are lined with elm and cotton
wood timber"
TOWN. Z n, RANGE o w.
This fractional township is bounded OF
the north by the Washita River, which IS Z
fine stream, having wide strip of bottom
land on its southern bank. This bottom 1,
Level, OF first rate quality. The upland II
the township is rolling, the soil being rather
sandy and OF poor quality.
Considerable quantity OF timber is fount
In the upland and in the bottom. That foun(
In the former consists chiefly Of post anC
black oak, while in the bottom the timbe
consists OF cottonwood, elm and willow
Stone is scarce"
TOWN. N, RANGE 10 w.
'The surface Of this township Is generalI
rolling prairie; soil, second rate and wei
adapted to agricultural and farming pun
poses.
1.-THE timber consists chiefly OF elm, cotton
wood, blackberry and pecan OF poor quality
and is confined TO the banks of the streams.
TOWN. 2 N, RANGE 10 w.
''rhe surface OF this township is general
rolling, mostly prairie, and the soil secon
rate. and well adapted for grazing purpose,
''fhe timber consists chiefly of elm co
tonwood, blackberry and pecan, second an
third rate quality, and Is principally cor
fined to the banks of the creeks"
TOWN. 3 N, RANGE 10 W.
The surface OF this township Is general
high and rolling, mostly prairie, and the so
second rate.
The land Is well watered by Beaver cree
and its numerous tributaries
The timber consists chiefly Of post an
black oak, elm, cottonwood and hackbcrrl
and is principally confined TO the banks
the streams"
TOWN. 4 ". RANGE 10 W.
The surface of this township is high an
rolling. mostly prairie; the soil second RAJ
and vol adapted for agricultural and farm
Ing purposes