[OKGIS] County Line Definition

[Brad Nesom]

Hello,

  I had someone ask about the definition/description of exactly where a
county line is. In this case it doesn't include a state boundary, however
there is a river involved. We think the designation was changed from the
centerline of the river however three locations I found online referenced
the Oklahoma Constitution Article 17 Section 8 which does ref the river (see
below). Does anyone know how to definitively locate the primary authority on
these descriptions? I do notice that on the 1895 map the river is already
being used as the boundary between Indian Territory and Cleveland County.

 

 

McClain County:  Beginning on the center line of the Canadian River
(sometimes called South Canadian), at its intersection with the range line
between ranges four and five West; thence down along the center line of said
Canadian River to its intersection with the range line between ranges three
and four East; thence south along said range line to its intersection with
the township line between townships four and five North; thence west along
said township line to its intersection with the range line between ranges
four and five West; thence north along said range line to the point of
beginning. Purcell is hereby designated the County Seat of McClain County.

 

Cleveland County. Said County shall be and remain as it now exists under the
Territory of Oklahoma, until hereafter changed under the provisions of this
Constitution. Norman is hereby designated the County Seat of Cleveland
County.

Thanks

Brad

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