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1960 Map of Cottageville

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Cottageville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Cottageville serves as the focal point for this survey of rural Jackson County, situated along the winding course of Mill Creek. The landscape is defined by its series of north-south ridges, including Kapp Ridge and Foster Ridge, which separate the various runs and branches feeding into the main valley. The settlement pattern follows these watercourses and ridgelines, with small communities like Angerona, Evans, and Providence connected by a network of winding roads and a Jeep Trail.

Evidence of established community life is visible in the numerous small educational and religious sites scattered throughout the terrain, such as the Silver Valley School and Cottageville Cemetery Church. The map also notes numerous gas wells throughout the region, reflecting the local energy economy. Water features like Rollins Lake and Hutchison Lake contrast with the rugged, creek-carved topography, while family names are preserved in landmarks like Stewarts Ridge and McDade Cemetery.