2009 Map of Oskaloosa

About this map

Oskaloosa serves as the focal point of this Jefferson County landscape, where the local street grid centers on the Oskaloosa Post Office. The surrounding terrain is defined by a dense network of tributaries including Slough Creek, Buck Creek, and Plum Creek, which carve through the agricultural uplands. Rural life is anchored by several named institutions that provide significant value for genealogical research, such as the Buck Point School, Leaverton School, and Hinton School. The presence of these small schools alongside the Pleasant View Cemetery and Buster Cemetery reflects a long-established pattern of community nodes scattered across the countryside. To the west of the main settlement, Shomin Airport indicates a modern layer of infrastructure, while the confluence of West Stone House Creek and East Stone House Creek highlights the intricate drainage system that has historically shaped land use in this part of Kansas.