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2012 Map of Christopher

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Big Muddy River meanders through the southern half of this landscape, defining the industrial and residential geography of Franklin County. As of 2012, the area is characterized by a dense network of coal-era settlements including Christopher, Zeigler, and Buckner. The map reveals the region's reliance on managed water resources, as seen at the Buckner Reservoir and Christopher Reservoir, while the Zeigler Oil Field indicates continued natural resource extraction.

Local history is preserved in a high concentration of small burial grounds, such as Hickory Corners Cem, Miners Cem, and Naylor Cem, reflecting the generations of families tied to the local mines and farms. Significant landmarks like the Royalton Lookout Tower stand near the southern boundary, while the topography rises toward Turkey Knob in the northeast, overlooking the cluster of communities at Hickory Corners.