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2016 Map of Cataract

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Cataract and the surrounding Owen County countryside are defined by the winding course of Mill Creek as it feeds into the eastern reaches of Cagles Mill Lake. This landscape is marked by significant topographical shifts, most notably at the Upper Cataract Falls and Lower Cataract Falls, which provide a dramatic focus for the local terrain. The map captures a series of rural communities including Cunot, Atkinsonville, Cuba, and Carp, connected by a network of county roads that navigate the ridges and valleys of the Indiana uplands.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several family landmarks and burial sites, such as Maze Cem near Corns Ridge and Smith Cem further south. The presence of Ernie Pyle Island within the lake serves as a geographical marker of regional heritage. From the elevations of Hale Hill to the banks of Rattlesnake Cr and Jordan Cr, the map illustrates a rural environment where land use is dictated by the complex drainage patterns of the White River watershed.