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2011 Map of Avilla

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Avilla
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Spring River meanders across this landscape of Jasper County, defining the local geography alongside White Oak Creek and the Dry Fork. The settlement of Avilla serves as a primary anchor in the eastern portion of the map, while smaller locales like Forest Mills and Melugin indicate the historical distribution of rural centers in the region. The map reveals an area where agricultural land use is punctuated by numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Summerset Cemetery, Fasken Cemetery, and Arthur Cemetery.

Several private landing strips are distributed across the grid-like road network, highlighting the modern utility of the landscape. An interesting geological note is the identification of Karst topography, which influences the drainage patterns of the area's many small creeks and the Maple Lane Farm Lake. This mix of established rural settlements and distinct geological features provides a clear view of the county's character in the early 21st century.