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2018 Map of Oak Vale

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Oak Vale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Pearl River winds across the southern reaches of this landscape, marking the tri-county border area where Lawrence, Marion, and Jefferson Davis Counties meet. Small rural settlements like Oak Vale, Hathorn, and Society Hill dot the terrain, connected by a network of local roads including Daniels Rd and River Rd. The area is characterized by several drainage systems, most notably White Sand Creek and the various branches of Greens Cr, which segment the rolling countryside.

Local genealogy is well-documented through numerous family and community burial grounds spread across the townships. From the Blackwell Cem and Palestine Cem in the north to the Society Hill Cem and Hayes Cem near the Marion County line, these sites provide a spatial record of the region's long-standing families. Near the southern boundary, the settlement of Carmich sits just north of the river, while landmarks like Oatis Loop and Coon Hunting Rd reflect the traditional rural character of the Mississippi piney woods.