2018 Map of Eddyville

About this map

Shawnee National Forest encompasses much of this Pope County landscape, where the village of Eddyville serves as a southern anchor near the junction of several historic routes. The map reveals a dense network of country cemeteries and church sites, such as New Home Cem and Blanchard Church, which speak to the area's deep-rooted rural genealogy. The terrain is marked by distinctive geological features like Double Branch Hole and Buzzard Roost Hollow, suggesting the complex drainage systems of Lusk Creek and its many tributaries. Of particular interest to hikers and historians is the presence of the River to River Loop and the Indian Kitchen Trail, which follow the natural contours of the land. Further north, the small settlements of Delwood and Oak are positioned along roads like Old Strech, reflecting the region's long-standing reliance on winding ridge-top and valley floor transportation.