2024 Map of Oraville

About this map

Kinkaid Lake dominates this portion of Jackson County, its irregular shoreline reaching into the protected timberlands of the Shawnee National Forest. The map documents the rural landscape between the settlements of Oraville to the northeast and Grimsby near the southern border. This area is characterized by the convergence of several waterways, including Kinkaid Creek, Camp Creek, and the Big Muddy River, which create a complex drainage system reflected in the winding paths of the Kinkaid Lake Trl. Local genealogy and land use patterns are well-preserved through numerous family-named landmarks and burial grounds. Small cemeteries like Lone Oak Cem, Williamson Cem, and Bartlett Cem are scattered across the uplands, while the Rendleman Airport and Worthen Bayou sit on the flatter terrain to the southeast.