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1950 Map of Oleona

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Oleona
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Ole Bull Castle (Ruins) stands as a notable landmark within the forested highlands of Ole Bull State Park in this 1950 survey. The landscape is defined by the deep valley of Kettle Creek, which serves as the primary drainage for numerous steep hollows such as Rhinehimmer Hollow and Burnisky Hollow. The small settlement of Oleona sits at the junction of the creek and several mountain roads, marking a focal point for the region's sparse population.

Evidence of early infrastructure and outdoor recreation is clear through the network of named paths, including the Pike-Whitman Trail and the Swartwood Trail. Long ridgelines like Rawson Ridge and Klondike Ridge separate the various runs feeding the creek system. This map captures the area before modern development, showing isolated markers of residency such as the Yochum Cem and the small cluster at Rixford.