1964 Map of Oakdale

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Oakdale and its surrounding townships in Washington County are defined by a mix of dispersed rural settlements and a winding drainage network in the mid-1960s. The landscape is dominated by the course of Elkhorn Creek and its many tributaries, including Williams Creek and Brushy Creek, which carve through the agricultural blocks of Plum Hill and Lively Grove. This era shows the local infrastructure supporting both agricultural and emerging industrial interests, noted by the presence of an Oil Well and a Lookout Tower south of Stone Church. Small community centers like Elkton and the crossroads at Plum Hill serve as local anchors, while the Missouri Illinois railroad cuts through the southeastern corner near Oakdale, providing a vital link for the region's goods. Genealogists can find several key landmarks, such as St Anthonys Ch and the Oakdale Cem, which mark the historical heart of these Southern Illinois townships.