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2019 Map of Oakland

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Oakland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Oakland and the surrounding Fayette County landscape are defined by a dense network of family and community burial grounds, reflecting the deep genealogical roots of this West Tennessee region. Small settlements like Hickory Withe and Canadaville anchor the terrain, which is primarily drained by the Cypress Creek Canal and various tributaries such as Black Ankle Creek and Alexander Creek. The map reveals a transition from traditional rural patterns to modern residential developments, seen in the winding streets of Big Bell Estates and newer subdivisions near Lake Tia Khata.

Genealogists will find an exceptional concentration of cemeteries, including the Oakland Cemetery, Wilson Cemetery, and Rayner Cemetery. Numerous smaller sites like the Mebane Cemetery, Yancy Cemetery, and Farwell Cemetery are scattered throughout the agricultural and wooded areas. Water features are equally prominent, from large bodies like Herb Parsons Lake and Fore Lake to smaller named ponds such as Cow Lake and Catfish Lake.