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2011 Map of Dierks Dam

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Saline River dominates this portion of Howard County, where the construction of the Dierks Dam has significantly altered the local geography to form Dierks Lake. This modern landscape is dotted with evidence of earlier rural life, including the small settlements of Burg and Euclid. The map records several river crossings that pre-date modern infrastructure, such as Davis Ford, Mail Ford, and the descriptively named Flowers Mill Crossing near the southern edge of the sheet.

Genealogists will find several distinct burial grounds preserved here, including Davis Cemetery and the Old Liberty Cemetery. The topography is defined by a dense network of tributaries feeding into the main river valley, including Caney Creek, Brushy Creek, and Flowers Spring Creek. The intricate web of local roads, such as Gillham Lake Rd and Blue Ridge Rd, provides a clear view of how these rural communities were connected before the reservoir's expansion.