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2022 Map of Lake Eucha West

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Lake Eucha West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Lake Eucha dominates the northern reaches of this Delaware County landscape, where the waters of Spavinaw Creek transition into the reservoir. This modern survey illustrates a rugged terrain defined by a dense network of hollows—such as Big Acorn Hollow, Proctor Hollow, and Galcatcher Hollow—that carve through the limestone-rich Ozark Plateau. The settlement patterns show a mix of small communities and rural centers like Kenwood and Bull Hollow, connected by a web of county roads that navigate the complex topography.

Genealogists will find significant value in the preservation of several local burial grounds, including the Old Eucha Cem near the lake and Welch Prairie Cem to the south. The placement of Old Eucha relative to the shoreline provides a clear view of how the area adapted following the creation of the reservoir. Landmarks like Tagg Flats and various creeks, including Saline Cr and Little Saline Cr, offer precise reference points for tracing family land and local history.