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2012 Map of Oakdale

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Chipola River winds through the heart of this Jackson County landscape, its meandering course creating a complex network of wetlands and tributaries like Maddox Slough and Bridge Cr. The settlement pattern is largely rural and dispersed, with the small hubs of Oakdale and Simsville serving as local anchors. This survey is particularly dense with genealogical sites, capturing several family-named burial grounds including Braxton Cem, Grant Cem, and Sims Cem located near the river's path.

Local infrastructure is defined by the intersection of traditional community centers and modern transport, as seen with Hope School and the Jerusalem Church. The map also preserves the route of the Old Spanish Trl, reflecting the deep historical transit corridors that predate the modern interstate. From the small northern hamlet of Sesa down to Rock Creek, the terrain is etched with numerous creeks and branches, such as Pelt Cr and Gable Br, which have shaped the boundaries of the farms and properties in this Florida Panhandle region.