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2012 Map of Oskaloosa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Oskaloosa serves as a central hub for this portion of Jefferson County, defined by a grid of rural roads and a complex network of prairie streams. The town itself is structured around a traditional street plan featuring Atchison St, Cherokee St, and E Jefferson St, with a Po located near the town center. Local history is anchored at sites like Pleasant View Cem and Buster Cem, providing valuable points of reference for genealogists studying the region's long-established families.

The surrounding landscape is drained by numerous winding waterways, including the prominent Slough Cr, Little Wild Horse Cr, and the parallel branches of E Stone House Cr and W Stone House Cr. Small-scale aviation is represented by Shomin Airport northwest of the main settlement. This 2012 survey illustrates the modern configuration of this agricultural heartland, where modern infrastructure intersects with named natural landmarks like Burr Oak Br and Buck Cr.