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1996 Map of Tamms

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Tamms
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The lowlands and wooded ridges of Alexander County are defined here by the winding Cache River and the sweeping curve of Horseshoe Lake. Within the Horseshoe Lake State Conservation Area, the landscape is a complex of wetlands, including Black Creek and several sloughs, while the Shawnee National Forest covers the upland terrain to the north. Small settlements such as Olive Branch, Diswood, and Unity dot the map, often situated near family burial grounds like Miller Cem and Childers Cem.

Transportation is anchored by the Hlsca railroad corridor, which passes through Tamms and serves rural points like Davey Switch and Sandusky. The presence of the Sewage Disposal Pond and various Gravel Pits reflects the local infrastructure and industry of the late 20th century. This survey also records the county boundary between Alexander Co and Pulaski Co, tracing the old hydrology where the Old Channel meets the modern river course.