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2015 Map of Oglesville

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Oglesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Qulin and Oglesville anchor this corner of Butler County, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways and managed drainage. The Black River snakes through the western portion of the quadrangle, creating notable features such as Devils Elbow, Shotgun Bend, and the high ground of Gillis Bluff. To the east, Melville Ridge provides a distinct topographic contrast to the surrounding lowlands.

Genealogists will find significant value in the mapped locations of the Kelly Cemetery, Qulin Cemetery, and Carola Cemetery, which mark the history of these small Missouri communities. The prevalence of engineered water features like the Ackerman Ditch, Cache River Ditch, and Swan Pond Ditch illustrates the extensive efforts to manage the terrain for agriculture and settlement. Smaller locales such as Whitlow, Carola, and Fagus are also preserved here, connected by a grid of county roads.