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2019 Map of Caborn

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Caborn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Ohio River carves a sweeping arc along the southern edge of this Indiana-Kentucky borderlands survey, defining the rugged hydrology of Posey County. This landscape is characterized by an intricate network of drainage systems such as Schieber Ditch, Dixon Ditch, and Blue Pond Ditch, which manage the low-lying terrain near the river's floodplain. These waterways feed into Cypress Slough and surround Diamond Island, reflecting a long history of agricultural reclamation in this fertile bottomland.

Settlement patterns are anchored by Mount Vernon in the west, with smaller rural hubs like Bufkin, Caborn, and Marrs Center connected by a grid of county roads. Genealogists can identify localized landmarks such as Saint Johns Cem and Calvin Cem. The area’s modern utility is evident in its multiple small aviation sites, including Hilakos Airport and the Zeller Elevation Company Airport, which serve the local agricultural industry.