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2018 Map of Water Oak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

De Soto National Forest lands dominate this portion of Wayne County, where the terrain is intricately carved by an extensive drainage system. Small rural settlements like Hollis Creek and Water Oak are connected by a network of named roads, many reflecting local family lineages such as William Cooley Dr, Betty Sanderson Rd, and Nelson Shirley Rd. This pattern of land use indicates a community where forestry and private holdings exist alongside established ancestral sites.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of local burial grounds, including Hollis Creek Cem, Corinth Cem, Shows Cem, and Shirley Place Cem. These sites, often located near watercourses like Hollis Cr and Whetstone Br, provide a clear spatial record of the area's residents. The map's hydrography is particularly detailed, tracing the winding paths of Bear Cr, Turkey Cr, and Piney Woods Cr through the dense southern pine landscape.