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2016 Map of Cedar Grove

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Whitewater River valley dictates the geography of this Indiana borderland, carving a deep path through the plateau where Cedar Grove and New Trenton were established along its banks. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent ridges and hills, such as Chappelow Ridge and Gobblers Knob Hill, which rise sharply from the river bottom. Further south, the settlement of Saint Leon sits atop more level ground, illustrating the transition from the steep river bluffs to the upland plains of Dearborn County.

Local history and genealogy are preserved in landmarks like South Gate Cem near the South Gate settlement. The map also documents numerous family-named hills and hollows, including Whites Hill and Buzzard Hollow, alongside smaller water features like J Maxwell Pond. This 2016 survey captures the enduring rural character of the region, where modern interstate travel crosses paths with old routes like Harrison Brookville Rd.