1951 Map of Ozawkie

About this map

Perry Lake dominates the central landscape of this Jefferson County survey, which shows the area as it transitioned from a river valley to a reservoir system. The northern reaches of the lake now cover much of the original Delaware River channel, though the legacy of the area is preserved in the North Boundary Old Delaware Reservation. To the west, the settlement of Ozawkie sits near the water, surrounded by recreational zones like the Old Town Public Use Area and various boat ramps that indicate the lake's growing role in local life. Away from the shoreline, the map documents early community landmarks including the Lowry Sch and the Olive Branch Cem near the Olive Branch stream. The terrain is marked by distinctive elevations such as Round Mound in the south, while several tributaries like Slough Creek and Rock Creek feed into the expansive reservoir.