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2010 Map of Carthage

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Big Blue River and Little Blue River dominate this portion of Rush County, carving paths through a landscape defined by its agricultural grid and scattered crossroads. The settlement of Carthage serves as a primary hub in the north, situated near the confluence of several small tributaries like Carthage Creek and Ripley Run. To the south, Arlington anchors the lower portion of the map along a primary road corridor.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family and local burial sites, including Riverside Cemetery, East Hill Cemetery, Little Creek Cemetery, and Ball Cemetery. The map also details numerous named drainage features and ditches, such as Henderson Ditch and Walker Ditch, which underscore the region's managed water systems. Smaller community points like Boyd, Farmers, and Henderson appear as distinct markers of rural organization between the larger townships.