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1970 Map of Oakton

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Oakton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Oakton and the surrounding river bottoms of Hickman County are captured here during a period of transition, following the 1970 field check and 1980s photorevisions. The landscape is defined by the proximity to the Mississippi River, where Chalk Bluff overlooks the floodplains. The drainage network is complex, featuring Obion Creek and Whayne Lake, along with several smaller waterways like Hollingsworth Creek and Cane Creek.

Transport and community infrastructure are well-documented, showing the Illinois Central Gulf railroad line connecting the small settlements. Local genealogy is supported by numerous rural landmarks, including Zion Ch, New Harmony Ch, and Roberts Cem. The map also records the presence of the Larkin Landing Strip and a Gravel Pit, reflecting the area's mid-century rural utility and the importance of the river-corridor economy.