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1935 Map of Oolitic

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Oolitic
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Oolitic and its surrounding limestone district define the eastern edge of this mid-1930s survey, where industrial activity like the Dark Hollow Quarry and Eureka Quarry sit alongside rural landmarks. The landscape is characterized by the winding path of the White River and its East Fork, which carve through the terrain at Horseshoe Bend and Hooper Bend. Transportation and infrastructure are heavily marked by the Chicago, Milwaukee, and Pacific rail lines that connected these stone-quarrying towns to broader markets.

Genealogists and local historians can find a wealth of specific community markers, from small rural schools like De Salle Springs Sch and Pea Ridge Sch to spiritual centers such as Old Union Ch and Fort Williams Ch. The presence of the State Fish Hatchery near Avoca and the Experiment Farm suggests the era's focus on resource management and agricultural development. Settlements such as Owensburg, Springville, and Fayetteville anchor their respective townships, providing a clear view of Lawrence County's social geography before mid-century changes.