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2012 Map of Dongola

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Dongola and the surrounding rural communities of Glennon and Schlatitz anchor this topographic view of Bollinger County. The landscape is defined by the significant hydraulic engineering of the Castor River Diversion Channel, which cuts diagonally across the southern half of the map, accompanied by the Cato Levee. This massive drainage project fundamentally altered the local hydrology, managing the flow of natural waterways like Cane Creek and Dry Creek to protect the agricultural bottomlands near the Goose Pond Hills.

Family history and local heritage are visible in the placement of small rural burial grounds, including Mansker Cemetery to the west and Cruse Cemetery in the southeast. Natural landmarks such as Sylvan Ridge and Null Hill provide elevation context against the managed water systems, while small settlements like Drum remain connected by a network of county roads. The map illustrates the 21st-century balance between traditional rural settlement patterns and large-scale water management infrastructure.