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2012 Map of Olmsted

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Olmsted
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Ohio River serves as the dominant geographical force on this map, carving a wide path between Illinois and Kentucky near the settlements of Olmsted and America. The shoreline is punctuated by historic access points like Caledonia Landing and Turner Landing, while the interior landscape is defined by the extensive wetlands of Oscar Bottoms. This low-lying drainage system includes numerous named water bodies such as Turkey Lake, Goose Pond, and Little Turner Lake, which signify the complex hydrology of the river's floodplain.

Local history and genealogy are preserved through a network of small cemeteries scattered across the terrain, including Bethlehem Cem, Weese Cem, and Concord Cem. These sites, along with the Caledonia Campground, reflect the long-standing community footprint in Pulaski County. The transition from the developed riverfront to the interior is marked by hamlets like Levings and Oscar, connected by a rural road network that follows the natural contours of the river valley.