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2010 Map of Buena Vista

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Big Sandy River meanders through this portion of Carroll County, defining a landscape of agricultural drainage and rural community hubs. The settlement of Smyrna sits centrally, surrounded by a network of family-named landmarks and historical burial grounds that offer significant value for genealogical research. Prominent local sites include the Buena Vista Post Office and Westport Post Office, which served as vital communication points for the surrounding farmsteads.

The map reveals a high density of rural cemeteries, such as Humbles Cemetery, Birdwell Cemetery, and Jamison Cemetery, often located near ancestral roads like Buena Vista Rd and Taylor Cemetery Rd. Water management is evident through engineered features like Buck Ditch and the channelization of various branches, including Bacon Creek and Maple Creek, reflecting the area's long-standing relationship with its river-fed bottomlands.