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2012 Map of Burr Oak NW

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Burr Oak NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

White Rock Creek and its complex network of tributaries define this rural landscape in Jewell County during the early 21st century. The terrain is deeply inscribed by a dendritic drainage pattern where Ash Creek, Burr Oak Creek, and Oak Creek converge toward the southern valley. This hydrologic structure influenced the placement of early rural landmarks, which remain central to the area's geography.

Genealogical interest is anchored by three distinct burial sites: Highland Cemetery in the north-central uplands, Oak Creek Cemetery to the east, and Providence Cemetery near the southern border. These sites, along with the meandering path of North Branch White Rock Creek, provide a clear view of the longstanding rural settlement patterns that have persisted even as the landscape remained largely agricultural and sparsely populated.