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2024 Map of Oak Vale

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Oak Vale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Oak Vale and the surrounding rural communities of Society Hill and Hathorn anchor this landscape where the boundaries of Lawrence, Jefferson Davis, and Marion counties meet. The area is defined by the winding course of the Pearl River and its numerous tributaries, including White Sand Creek and the branching network of Greens Creek. The settlement pattern is characterized by numerous family-named landmarks and cemeteries, reflecting a deeply rooted local history.

Genealogists and local researchers will find significant value in the detailed mapping of burial sites like Hepzibah Cem, Blackwell Cem, and Society Hill Cem. The road network, featuring routes such as Stump Town Rd and Palestine Rd, connects these small settlements across a terrain carved by Pierce Creek and Dry Creek. This survey provides a modern look at a region where the traditional ties of family and water remain the primary organizing features of the landscape.