Oxford (Photo by tejvanphotos)
Built in the fertile Thames Valley with the Rivers Thames and Cherwell running through it, Oxford is known for its historic university. The town is located in south-central England.
Maps of Oxford
Maps of Oxford and its surrounding county show the motorways, the university and other landmarks as well as the rivers. The terrain is at a low elevation because the urban centre is sitting on a floodplain. Those who visit and tour Oxford should be sure they have their own copy of a city map that they can study as they wish or need.
Geographic Features of Oxford’s Landscape
Cherwell – Flowing through England’s Midlands, the River Cherwell passes through Oxford. The river branches off the River Thames near Hellidon and re-joins it after travelling on its own for about 50 kilometres to Oxford.
Fairmoor Reservoir – A large body of water near Oxford about 10 kilometres to the west, the Fairmoor Reservoir is constructed along the River Thames, on its left side. The man-made lake is enjoyed for recreation.
Forest – Wooded and forested areas are maintained around Oxford and the surrounding countryside. These forests are composed of hardwoods as well as evergreen trees.
Thames – Just for about 15 kilometres in the town of Oxford, the Thames is known by the name, “Isis.” The river is England’s longest at about 270 kilometres.
Thames Valley – This floodplain is a low-elevation region following the Thames from Oxfordshire and the town of Oxford to England’s capital city of London.
