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2015 Map of Oak Vale

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Oak Vale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Pearl River winds through the southwestern corner of this landscape, marking the intersection of Lawrence, Marion, and Jefferson Davis counties. Small agricultural communities and family settlements are dispersed throughout the region, including Oak Vale, Hathorn, Society Hill, and Carmich. The map reveals a dense network of local roads such as W B Speights Rd and Coon Hunting Rd, reflecting the area's rural character and reliance on timber or farming.

Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites, including the Society Hill Cem, Hepzibah Cem, and Palestine Cem. The drainage pattern is defined by numerous tributaries like Greens Cr and its eastern and western forks, alongside White Sand Creek. These watercourses create a dissected terrain that has shaped the placement of local homesteads and the winding paths of roads like Palestine Loop and Bournham Rd.