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2012 Map of Oraville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The sprawling waters of Kinkaid Lake dominate this Jackson County landscape, its intricate shoreline creating numerous coves and fingers that reach into the surrounding timber. Along its southern reaches, the Big Muddy River meanders toward the southwest, joined by the Worthen Bayou near the settlement of Grimsby. The area is a hub for outdoor recreation, featuring numerous developed sites like the Buttermilk Hill Beach and Picnic Area and several campgrounds including Lily Campground and Shady Rest Campground.

For local historians and genealogists, the map preserves several family-named landmarks and resting places, such as Creath Morris Cem and Bartlett Cem. Transportation and infrastructure are represented by the small community of Oraville in the northeast and the Rendleman Airport in the southeast. The terrain is defined by its drainages, with Rattlesnake Cr and Camp Cr feeding into the larger river systems that have shaped the region's development.