2018 Map of Bernice

About this map

Bernice and Cleora sit at the northern reaches of the Grand Lake O' the Cherokees on this 2018 survey. The landscape is defined by the intricate, flooded shoreline of the Neosho River arm, creating a complex network of peninsulas and named islands like Monkey Island and Rabbit Island. This modern topographic study reveals how the reservoir has shaped residential growth, with dense street grids winding along the waterfront near Bernice Point and Tynon Bluffs. Local history is preserved in the upland areas through sites like Wallen Cem and Hiderbrand Cem, which remain as markers of earlier settlement patterns. To the southeast, the open terrain of Sweetwater Prairie contrasts with the heavily indented shoreline, showing the geographic diversity of Delaware County.