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2022 Map of Canaan

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Canaan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Canaan and the surrounding township of Jefferson County are defined by a complex network of ridges and deep hollows that drain into Indian Kentucky Creek. This landscape of high ground and carved valleys dictated the historical settlement patterns of the region, with local centers like China and Manville situated along the winding watercourses and valley floors. The ridgelines, such as Copeland Ridge, Bacon Ridge, and Rykers Ridge, serve as the primary corridors for the area's rural road network, connecting many family cemeteries and neighborhood landmarks.

Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites throughout the terrain, including Saint Anthony Cem, Olive Branch Cem, and Rykers Ridge Cem. To the southwest, the edge of Madison appears as the topography begins to level out. The intricate naming of the local landscape is evident in features like Sweetwater Hollow and Greasy Hollow, reflecting the deep-rooted local history of this portion of southern Indiana.