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1997 Map of Joplin

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Joplin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

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Marine Corps Development and Education Command (Quantico) dominates the southern portion of this landscape, where specialized training facilities like Combat Village sit near the extensive waters of Lunga Reservoir. To the north, the terrain transitions into the protected forest of Prince William Forest Park, characterized by a network of recreational sites including Oak Ridge Campground, Mawavi Camp No 2, and Happyland Camp No 5.

Small communities and intersections such as Joplin, Belfair Crossroads, and Kopp are scattered along the rural road network, providing a glimpse into the local settlement pattern alongside the military reservation. The topography is defined by the drainages of Quantico Creek and its various forks, including the North Fork and South Fork. A high Lookout Tower and a marked Cem reflect the area's mixed history of forest management and family land use prior to the establishment of the federal parks.