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1996 Map of Creal Springs

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Creal Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Creal Springs and the surrounding Williamson and Johnson County borderlands are characterized by a dense network of family cemeteries and rural congregations. The landscape transitions from the developed community of Creal Springs through the hills of the Shawnee National Forest to the south. Numerous small burying grounds, such as Newbold Cem and Simmons Cem, are peppered throughout the woodlots, documenting the long-standing settlement patterns of the region.

Infrastructure in this 1990s record includes the southern reaches of Lake of Egypt and the educational anchor at Tunnel Hill Sch. Waterways like Sugar Creek and Brushy Creek drain the undulating terrain, while the southern portion of the map is dominated by the sprawling protected lands of the SNF. This map provides a detailed view of the area before modern shifts in land use, preserving the locations of landmarks like Camp Ondessonk and the Quarry near New Burnside.