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2018 Map of Oxford North

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Oxford North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Oxford anchors the southern edge of this landscape, where the city’s residential expansion meets the rural character of Lafayette County. The topography is defined by the winding drainages of Toby Tubby Cr and Hurricane Creek, which flow toward the backwaters of Sardis Lake in the northwest. This area serves as a transition between the academic and urban hub of the university town and the older, established communities like College Hill and Abbeville.

Genealogists will find a high density of rural burial grounds, including Saint Peter Cem, Saint Johns Cem, and College Hill Cem, scattered among the hills and creek valleys. The modern infrastructure of the University-Oxford Airport and roads like Old Sardis Rd contrast with the natural elevations of Saddlers Hill. The map also details the distinct divisions of East Goose Valley and West Goose Valley, providing a clear look at the local geography just north of the university campus.