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2011 Map of Oolitic

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Oolitic anchors this portion of Lawrence County, where the landscape is defined by the winding course of Salt Creek and its many tributaries. The area's agricultural and academic history is highlighted by the Purdue University Experimental Farm south of Avoca, situated near the distinctive terrain of Dark Hollow. These features reflect a region deeply integrated with its land and natural resources, from the limestone-associated naming of settlements like Oolitic to the research conducted on its soils.

Rural life is preserved through numerous small settlements such as Springville, Needmore, and Judah, which are interconnected by a network of local roads like State Rd 37. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of family and community burial grounds, including Christian Cemetery, Hanson Cemetery, and Brinegar Cemetery, which are scattered throughout the hills near Hog Hollow and Diehl Hollow.