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1958 Map of Derby

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Derby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

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The Ohio River forms a grand sweeping bend at the border of Indiana and Kentucky, serving as the dominant geographic feature of this mid-century survey. On the Indiana side, the Hoosier National Forest covers much of the land, characterized by a series of prominent ridges such as Mogan Ridge and Kuntz Ridge. The small riverfront community of Derby sits tucked against the water, while further inland, the settlement of Leopold is anchored by the St Augustinus Ch.

A network of family-named cemeteries and rural schools points to a deeply rooted community history. Genealogists can locate several burial grounds including Upper Cummings Cem, Lower Cummings Cem, and the Phelps Cem near Rockhouse Hollow. Evidence of early education appears at the Elder Sch and Chenaultt Sch, while a Lookout Tower near Marchand and a Quarry near the river bank illustrate the land's utility for forestry and industry during this era.