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2017 Map of Black Rock

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Black Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

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Black Rock and Powhatan anchor this Lawrence County landscape, where the Spring River converges with the Black River in a complex system of bends and backwaters. The terrain is defined by riverine features like Box Factory Bend, Spring River Shoal, and Horner Bay, illustrating the historical importance of these waterways to local industry and transport. Smaller settlements such as Portia, Coffman, and Lauratown are linked by a grid of rural routes including Old HWY 63 and Portia RD.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites across the quadrangle, including Oak Forest Cem, Lauderdale Cem, and Arbor Grove Cem. The presence of Swan Pond and Clear Lake alongside numerous creeks like Magness Cr and Village Cr shows a low-lying, well-watered environment that has dictated the placement of roads and homesteads for generations. In the eastern portion, the outskirts of Hoxie appear, marking the edge of the more developed corridor.