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2011 Map of Congo

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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Hurricane Creek and its many tributaries, including Little Hurricane Creek and Fourche Creek, carve through this Saline County landscape, where water management is a central feature of the terrain. The area is defined by numerous small impoundments and dams, such as Helmich Lake Dam, Glover Lake Dam, and the 4-H Camp Lake Dam. These reservoirs sit alongside established rural communities like Congo, Avilla, and Holly Springs, reflecting a pattern of residential growth integrated with the natural hydrology of the region north of Salem.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several local burial grounds, including Pipkin Cemetery, Cameron Cemetery, and Rose Garden Cemetery. The road network, featuring routes like Congo Ferndale Rd and Colonel Glenn Rd, connects these settlements across a landscape that rises toward Big Ridge in the northwest, providing a clear view of the regional infrastructure as it existed in the early 21st century.