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1988 Map of Oak Grove

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Oak Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Oak Grove serves as the primary hub in this late-twentieth-century landscape, characterized by a complex network of waterways and drainage across the Mississippi Delta's alluvial plain. The map reveals a transition from the larger municipality of Oak Grove toward smaller rural clusters like Forest, Green, and Redwing. This geography is defined by an intricate system of bayous and creeks, including Big Colewa Bayou and Little Colewa Bayou, which meander alongside man-made alterations to the land.

Evidence of historical transportation infrastructure is visible in the long stretch of the Old Railroad Grade running north-south through the parish. The landscape is also marked by technical markers such as a Gaging Station and several Cem sites, reflecting a mix of agricultural utility and long-standing local settlement. The drainage patterns of Deer Creek and Lyon Bayou underscore the importance of water management in this low-lying region.