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2013 Map of Cynthiana

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Cynthiana
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Cynthiana stands at the heart of this southwestern Indiana landscape, where the grid-like organization of agricultural life meets the meandering courses of the Black River and Big Cr. The 2013 survey illustrates a deeply rooted farming community, anchored by landmarks such as Blythe Chapel and the small settlements of Nisbet and Mounts. Local industry and heritage are evident in names like Clay Hill Jersey Farm and the presence of Hepler Airport, while the road network preserves historical land use through labels like Coal Mine Rd and Antioch Church Rd.

The hydrology of the region is highly modified for agriculture, characterized by a complex system of channels including McGary Ditch, Newman Lateral, and Wallenmeyer Ditch. These man-made features work alongside natural watercourses like Barr Cr and Loefler Ditch to manage the fertile soils of Posey County. The map provides a clear look at how modern transportation corridors, including the Interstate 64 crossing, intersect with the traditional township and range survey lines that have defined the area for generations.