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1974 Map of Lake Norrell

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Lake Norrell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Lake Norrell and the winding North Fork Saline River define the character of this Saline County landscape in the mid-1970s. The terrain is deeply carved by drainage systems like Dog Creek and Moccasin Creek, with local landmarks like Devils Hollow and Stillhouse Hol suggesting a history of traditional rural life. The presence of a Landing Strip near the river indicates the area's utility for light aircraft, while the Spillway Elev 417 marks the engineered management of the reservoir.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the community markers preserved here, including Old Union Ch and its namesake Old Union Cem. Scattered across the timbered ridges are further spiritual and family anchors such as Grape Chapel, Faith Ch, and Langley Cem, providing a precise look at the settlement patterns before modern development altered the rural fabric of the region.