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2012 Map of Marion West

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Marion West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Oakland serves as the primary settlement hub in this northern Union Parish landscape, situated near the headwaters of Big Cane Cr. The terrain is defined by a dense network of timberlands and rural drainages, including Tick Cr, Meridian Cr, and Little Cane Cr. The Oakland Lookout Tower stands as a notable landmark overlooking the intersection of Spring Hill Rd and Joe Harrison Rd, reflecting the region's historical reliance on forestry management and fire observation.

For family historians, the map identifies several significant burial sites, such as Old Tennessee Cem, Antioch Cem, and Roark Cem, which are often the last remaining indicators of early rural communities and family homesteads. The road network is largely comprised of routes named for local families, including Ollie Dawkins Rd, Billy Alford Rd, and Jackson Wayne Rd, providing a clear record of land ownership and residency patterns in the early 21st century.