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2015 Map of Orchardville

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Orchardville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Orchardville and the small settlement of Helm anchor this mid-2010s survey of the rural landscape where Marion, Clay, and Wayne counties meet. The terrain is defined by a dense network of watercourses, most notably the wide corridor of the Skillet Fork and its various tributaries including Rattlesnake Cr, Gum Br, and Poplar Cr. This area maintains a strong agricultural and small-town character, evidenced by the high concentration of community landmarks that have survived into the modern era.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the numerous burial sites and rural institutions documented across the quadrangle. From the Christian Home Cem and its associated church to smaller family or community plots like Burroughs Cem, Heinson Cem, and Lee Cem, the map preserves the locations of vital local heritage sites. The intricate road system, including named routes like Waggoner Rd and Seed House Rd, connects these remote sites across the creek bottoms and ridges.