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2021 Map of Oakdale

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Oakdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Washington County is defined by the small settlements of Lively Grove and Oakdale, appearing here in 2021. This portion of southern Illinois is characterized by a high density of small watercourses, including Elkhorn Cr and Williams Cr, which drain the surrounding farmland. The map provides a clear picture of the rural infrastructure, with a network of secondary routes like Elkton Rd and Stone Church Rd connecting isolated communities.

Local history is well-preserved through numerous burial grounds, such as Saint Johns Cem near Plum Hill and Elkton Cem. The presence of small hamlets like Elkton and Stone Church suggests a long-standing pattern of dispersed settlement typical of this region's farming heritage. For researchers, the map details the exact placement of local streets like W Main St and S Mulberry St in the village of Oakdale.