The National tribune., 1901-07-25
KIOWA. COMANCHE AND APACHE LANDS.
Desirabiy of Different Locations Shown by u S. Surveyors
Field Notes-Map of Country Showing Reservations

the southern and western portions of the
Kiowa, Comanche and Apache Indian
Reservations of Oklahoma. This data
has been compiled from the United States
surveyors field notes in the General Land
Office. and is considered by Government
officials as entirely reliable. The descrip-
tive notes of the northern and eastern
portions appeared in the issue of July
is, together with a map showing the loca-
ton of the Indian grazing lands and
other reservations. Those townships omit
ted in the description are wholly or large
ly embraced in grazing land reservations:
TOWN. N, RANGE II W.
'The surface Of this township is rolling,
and gently rolling prairie in the east half,
and somewhat broken and rough in the cen
trail and southern portions. In the western
portion there is a large strip of level prairie,
commencing near the southwest township
corner and extending nOrtheasterly 10 the
corner to sections 2 and on the north bound
ary of the township. The level prairie Is
first rate soil: the balance is second rate and
covered with scattering mesquit brush and
There is very little good timber or water
In the township.
There is a great deal of local magnetic
attraction throughout the township"
TOWN. N, RANGE II w.
1.-THE surface of this township Is mostly
rolling. mesquit prairie. and the soil on an
average second rate. The hilly portions are
barren and rocky; soil, third rate.
The land is well watered by numerous
streams, the principal of which is Otter
creek, whose average width Is so ks. Qinks),
enters the township in section 4, coursing
south, and passing out through section 81"
TOWN. 8 N, RANGE II W.
''There are three different grades OF sur
face in this township-nearly level, which
is that furthermost from the mountains;
gently rolling, being that which borders on
the mountains, and the mountains them
selves which are rough and formed by con-
tinuous layers of red fiiatstone, with a few
scattering trees, mostly cedar and black jack.
The soil is of black loan, and on an average
second rate.
''The land is we'll watered by numerous
streams. the banks of which are skirted with
good blackberry. walnut, elm and cottonwood
timber The balance of the township is
covered with scrubby growth of scattering
brush. The mountains lay principally in the
center of the township
TOWN. 4 N. RANGE II W.
"The surface of this township may be divi-
ded into three grades, namely: Level, gently
rolling, rolling and mountainous. The soil on
an average is about second rate. The noun
tains are covered with Scrubby growth Of
black jack and cedar; and remaining portions
are covered with scattering mesquit brush.
THE principal stream enters the township
In section u, the general course Of which is
southwest, passing out through section 33.
The mountains are confined principally to the
eastern and central portions of the town
ship
TOWN. 5 N, RANGE II W.
''The surface of the greater portion Of this
township is gently rolling prairie, covered
with scattering mesquit brush of an inferior
quality. The soil on an average Is poor,
second rate. The land also is poorly watered,
the most Of the streams being dry.
THE mountains, hills and ledges are prin-
cipally confined to the eastern and southern
portions of the township, the formation of
which is mostly granite and red sandstone"
TOWN. G N, RANGE II W.
''The surface Of this township is mostly
gently rolling prairie; the soil on an average
second rate.
''The land is watered by small streams and
ravines, the general courses of which being
east.
''The timber consists of elm. oak. hack
berry and cottonwood, and is principally con-
fined to the banks of the creeks Some scat
tering mesquit brush may be found in the
township"
TOWN. N. RANGE II W.
"The surface OF this township Is mostly
gently rolling; the soil second rate.
The township is destitute of water.
''The timber, consisting chiefly Of elm and
cottonwood, is scattered along the banks Of
dry runs.
Rock, chiefly limestone, Of good quality is
found in abundance The township is
adapted for grazing purposes only.
TOWN. N, RANGE IS W.
Surface OF central and southern portions
Is EeUtlF EOllluE prairie. SOIL. second rate.
The northern portion Is broken by Irregular
sand hills, rough and rolling; soil, third rate,
and covered with scattering blackberry and
brush.
"The north fork of Red River enters in
section !, coursing southwest, passing out
through section g.
otter creek, about 60 links in width, en-
tiers IN section !, cOursing southwest passing
out through section 1S."
TOWN. 2 N, RANGE IS W.
fs'Tha surface of fhig taIyuEhin fS
rolling prairie; SOIL light and sandy, and on
an average second rate. range of sand
hills may be found near the center and north
ern portions OF the township, bearing east
from the river.
1.-The north fork Of Red River enters in
section !, cOnrsing west through sections 1,
z, and 4, where II bends, taking southerly
direction, passing out through section "a.
Banks Of river generally low and sandy;
soil, good second rate, and well adapted for
cultivation.
The timber consists chiefly of elm, ash
hackberry and cottonwood, and is confined
principally TO the banks of the river. Water
is little salty.
TOWN. 3 N, RANGE IS ".
in the north and east portions Of this
township the surface is prairie, with a scrub
by growth Of mesquit trees and brush. South
of the north fork Of Red river there are
some sand hills, with scattering cottonwood
timber and plum brush North Of the river
and In central and western portions of the
formed by large. fintllke stones. The soil
Is second and third rate
The north fork Of Red River enters IN
section 30 flowing east and making several
bends, passes out in section 30. flowing south
This stream is from five to eight chains in
width, with water Of a salty flavor"
TOWN. 4 N, RANGE IS W.
THE surface Of this township is nearly
leFel and generally smooth prairie. The soil
is mainly second rate, Of fair quality.
The southeastern portion is covered with
scrubby growth Of scattering mesquit brush
Good oak. cottonwood, blackberry and
pecan timber Is found along the banks of Elk
creek, which stream Is from 80 to 100 ks
0inks) wide and feet in depth, with
steep, muddy banks and rapid current. 1t
southwesierly direction, passing out through
section Is"
TOWN. ) N. RANGE IS W.
The surface OF this township Is generally
slightly rolling; the soil on an average,
second rate.
"Elk creek enters the township in section
4, coursing south, and passes out through
section -. The banks OF this stream are
lined with, mainly, elm, oak and cottonwood
Of good quality"
TOWN. 6 N, RANGE IS W.
''The surface Of this township is mostly
gently rolling prairie; the soil on an average
second rate
The land is watered by small streams.
the principal Of which is Elk creek, 80 rks
iinksl in width; enters the township in Sec
tlon 8, courses southeast and south passing
out through section 81.
The timber consists mostly Of elm. pecan
oak, blackberry and cottonwood and is con
fined 10 the banks Of the stream
TOWN. ", RANGE IS w
1.-The surface of this township Is gently
rolling, and the soil second rate.
THE township is very well watered In the
northern part.