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2018 Map of Oakdale

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Oakdale sits at the intersection of local routes in this part of Washington County, anchoring a landscape shaped by rural crossroads and winding watercourses. The terrain is defined by the branching paths of Elkhorn Cr and Williams Cr, which cut through the agricultural fields and woodlots of southern Illinois. Several small settlements and historical markers of community life are dispersed across the quadrangle, including the rural hubs of Stone Church, Elkton, and Lively Grove.

Genealogists can find several local burial grounds, such as Saint Johns Evangelical Cem near Plum Hill and the Oak Dale Cem south of Elkton. The road network reflects a history of local land use, with family or institutional names appearing on routes like Schwering School Rd, Jimtown Rd, and Saint Anthony Church Rd. This map captures the enduring character of these Illinois townships, where small clusters of homes and churches continue to define the geography.