2016 Map of Blackburn

About this map

The Arkansas River carves a massive, winding loop through the borderlands of Pawnee and Osage counties, creating a dramatic landscape defined by Souters Bend and Ghost Hollow. This 2016 survey documents the small settlement of Blackburn at the northern edge of the quadrangle, where a regular grid of streets including 1st St and 5th St meets the rural road network. The map reveals a land heavily shaped by water management and local industry, featuring the Cleveland Reservoir and Eck Twin Lakes North Reservoir alongside numerous named creeks such as Hellroaring Creek and Ranch Creek. For genealogists, the map provides precise locations for the Blackburn Cem and Boston Pool Cem, while landmarks like Reservoir Hill offer orientation across the undulating terrain between the river and the northern reaches of the Boston Pool area.