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2016 Map of Batesville

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Batesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The boundary between Franklin and Ripley counties divides a landscape defined by significant water management and small-town growth in this mid-2010s survey. Batesville acts as the central hub, surrounded by a series of critical reservoirs such as Bischoff Reservoir, Mollenkramer Reservoir, Hahn Reservoir, and Oester Reservoir. These local water bodies, along with Sycamore Lake and Feller Reservoir, illustrate a managed hydrological network designed to support the region's agricultural and municipal needs.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the outskirts of the town into the nearby settlements of Oldenburg, Huntersville, and Morris. The map documents several established burial grounds including Saint Johns Cem, Saint Pauls Cem, and Holy Family Cem, which remain integral landmarks for the community. The terrain is further etched by natural drainage systems like Little Laughery Cr and Bobs Cr, which wind through a grid of rural routes and family-named roads such as Heppner Rd and Kleine Rd.