2010 Map of Lake Leon

About this map

Upper Keechi Creek and its many tributaries, including Buffalo Creek and Resaca Creek, define the drainage patterns across this Leon County landscape. The area is characterized by a mix of agricultural land and energy extraction, most notably the Oakwood Oil Field in the northwest. Local history is anchored by the small communities of Nineveh and Russell, which serve as hubs for the surrounding network of farm-to-market roads and county routes. Genealogists will find several historic burial grounds preserved here, such as Lamon Cemetery, North Creek Cemetery, and Tubbs Cemetery. Small-scale water management is evident through features like Crow Dam on Lake Leon and the Lake Elverda Dam, illustrating the local reliance on these creeks for stock water and recreation in the early 21st century.