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1958 Map of Little Axe

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Little Axe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Lake Thunderbird dominates the northwestern landscape of this survey, reflecting the transformation of the Little River valley into a major recreation area. Near the north shore, the community of Little Axe and the Little Jim Mission mark a historical pocket of settlement where the reservoir's waters meet the surrounding timber. The map, updated in the mid-1970s, captures the expansion of Little River State Park alongside established rural institutions.

South of the water, the terrain transitions into an active Oil Field, dotted with numerous Oil Wells and a Substation. This industrial activity exists alongside quiet country landmarks such as Bennett Ch, Etowah Ch, and the Bethel Cem. To the southeast, the small settlement of Needmore and the headwaters of Bourbonais Creek highlight the persistent rural character of the Cleveland Co and Pottawatomie Co borderlands.