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2017 Map of Alicia

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Alicia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The low-lying wetlands of eastern Lawrence County are defined by a complex network of drainage ditches and sloughs, reflecting a landscape heavily modified for agriculture. This 2017 survey shows the winding course of Village Cr as it flows south toward Alicia, passing through an area where water management is critical to the local economy. Features such as Black Spice Ditch, Maple Ditch, and Bear Cr Ditch illustrate the ongoing effort to reclaim fertile bottomlands from the natural floodplains of the White River basin.

Settlement patterns follow the higher ground and historical transportation corridors, with small communities like Minturn, Calvin, and Clover Bend dotting the map. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of several burial grounds, including Covington Cem, Clark Cem, and Miller Cem. The rural character is further emphasized by the intersection of county roads like Strangers Home / Hopewell Rd and the presence of named landmarks like Marrow Bone Slough, which speak to the area's deep-rooted connection to its geography.