1980 Map of Oxford North

About this map

Sardis Lake defines the northwestern corner of this Lafayette County landscape, where the Hurricane Landing Public Use Area provides access to the shoreline near Abbeville. The southern portion of the sheet captures the northern reaches of Oxford, including the University-Oxford Airfield and a nearby golf course. The Illinois Central Gulf railroad serves as a central spine through the terrain, connecting the larger settlements with smaller points like College Hill Sta and French. This area is particularly rich in genealogical landmarks, featuring numerous family and church-affiliated burial grounds such as Buford Cem, Toby Tubby Cem, and Springfield Ch Cem. Several rural congregations, including Buford Chapel and North Oxford Ch, are scattered throughout the hills, illustrating the distribution of historic local communities before modern expansion.