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2011 Map of Onycha

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Yellow River meanders through the western half of this Covington County landscape, defining a terrain shaped by numerous creeks and family-named water features. Small settlements like Horn Hill, Onycha, and Green Bay are interconnected by a network of rural routes, including Lindsey Bridge Rd and Woodall Mill Rd, which suggest the historic importance of river crossings and local industry. To the south, the Lawrence Lookout Tower stands as a prominent landmark near the headwaters of Clear Creek.

The hydrography of the region is punctuated by several man-made structures and named ponds, such as Taylor Pond, Adams Pond, and the James Cravey Dam. The presence of Danley Estates Lake Dam and various pond features indicate a landscape heavily managed for local agriculture or recreation during this early 21st-century period. The map provides a clear record of the spatial relationship between these water resources and the dispersed residential communities like Blue Springs.