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2022 Map of Olive Branch

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Olive Branch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Olive Branch and the surrounding rural communities sit along the eastern edge of Union County, where the landscape is defined by the winding paths of Richardson Creek and its many tributaries. This survey details a region deeply rooted in small-town life and family history, evidenced by numerous private burial grounds such as the Baucom Family Cem and Godwin Family Cem. The map illustrates the decentralized nature of the local economy and social structure, centered around community hubs like Hamilton Crossroads and Fountain Hill.

The border with Anson County cuts through the eastern portion of the map, separating the namesake settlement from the heights of Rebel Hill. Significant for genealogists, the map identifies numerous historic congregations and their associated grounds, including the Olive-Branch Missionary Baptist Church-Cem and Zion Crossroads Church. The drainage patterns of Cribs Cr and Rocky Br further define the local topography, showing how early road networks like Old Plank Rd followed the natural contours of the Piedmont.