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2009 Map of Sulphur North

Name: 2009 Topographic Map of Sulphur North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2009
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2009

About this map

Sulphur anchors the southern edge of this landscape, where the town's street grid meets the springs and waterfalls of the Chickasaw National Recreation Area. The topography is defined by the eastward flow of Travertine Creek and Rock Creek, which are punctuated by numerous smaller cascades including Little Niagara Falls, Cave Island Falls, and Panther Falls. This map illustrates a highly managed water system, featuring a dense network of watershed dams such as Rock Creek Site 17 Dam and Mill Creek Watershed 5 Dam designed for flood control and resource management.

Rural life in northern Murray County is organized by a systematic section-line road grid, including E 1690 RD and N 3410 RD, which cut across the diagonal path of the Chickasaw Turnpike. Genealogists will find several burial sites preserved among the ranchlands, notably Oaklawn Cemetery, Palmer Cemetery, and the Dolberg Baptist Cemetery at the northern boundary. The Sulphur Municipal Airport serves as a modern local landmark, positioned just west of the main settlement area.