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2011 Map of Oglesville

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Oglesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Black River meanders through the lowlands of Butler County, Missouri, creating a complex network of sharp turns and sloughs such as Devils Elbow and Shotgun Bend. The landscape is defined by the tension between these natural waterways and an extensive drainage system designed to manage the bottomlands, including the Black River Ditch and Ackerman Ditch. This intersection of geography is particularly evident near Melville Ridge, where slightly higher ground provided space for early settlements and burials.

Local history is preserved in small communities and rural family locations. The town of Qulin sits on the eastern edge of the survey area, supported by the nearby Qulin Cemetery and Kelly Cemetery. To the southwest, the small settlement of Carola remains a point of interest for genealogists, along with the Carola Cemetery. The presence of Gillis Bluff and the southern cross-border community of Fagus highlights the historical reliance on topographic features for navigation and settlement in this river-dominated region.