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2011 Map of Chesapeake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Chesapeake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Marionville anchors the southeastern corner of this Lawrence County landscape, where the town’s grid meets a network of rural routes and farm roads. The terrain is defined by a dense drainage system including Honey Creek, Williams Creek, and the Elm Branch, which cut through the agricultural countryside. Small historic settlements such as Chesapeake and Orange persist as quiet crossroads, marking the slow evolution of this Ozark plateau region into the early 21st century.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of family and community burial grounds, such as Grammer Cemetery, Brashers Cemetery, and Woodland Cemetery. These sites, along with landmarks like the Lick Prairie Community Hall, provide a clear view of the social and ancestral geography of the area. The map also documents specific water features like Polk Spring and the Chesapeake Branch, illustrating how the local hydrology shaped early settlement patterns and land use.