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2010 Map of Barlow

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Barlow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Barlow stands as the primary hub of this Ballard County landscape, situated amidst a complex network of waterways and wetlands near the Ohio River. The terrain is defined by the Barlow Bottoms, a low-lying area rich with hydrologic features including Clear Lake, Tupelo Pond, and Swan Pond. These water bodies, along with meandering streams like Sodom Creek and Shawnee Creek, suggest a landscape historically shaped by the river's seasonal shifts and drainage patterns.

For genealogists and local historians, the map provides precise locations for several burial grounds, including the Old Hazelwood Cemetery and Barlow Cemetery near the town center, as well as the more peripheral Watwood Cemetery and Northington Cemetery. The road network, featuring names like Sallie Crice Rd and Lap Rollings Rd, connects these rural landmarks to the central settlement, reflecting the long-standing agricultural and residential footprint of the region.