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2011 Map of Oxford

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Oxford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Oxford sits as the central hub of this northern Arkansas landscape, where the rolling Ozark terrain is defined by the winding course of the Strawberry River and its numerous tributaries. The map documents a rural network of homesteads and community centers connected by gravel and paved routes such as County Rd-34 and Chinquapin Loop. The settlement of Brockwell serves as a southern anchor, home to the Brockwell Post Office and situated near the junction of several creeks including Knob Creek.

Genealogical value is particularly high across this quadrangle, as evidenced by the numerous family and community burial grounds like Campground Cemetery, Wyatt Cemetery, and Blankenship Cemetery. Industrial and civil infrastructure is also prominent, ranging from the high-point Oxford Lookout Tower to the path of the Godley Railroad. To the southwest, the smaller communities of Band Mill and Twin Bridges highlight the enduring importance of river crossings and local mills in this Izard County region.