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2013 Map of Elkinsville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Elkinsville and Maumee serve as the primary hubs in this corner of Brown County, where the landscape is defined by the extensive backwaters of Monroe Lake. The topography is a complex network of deeply incised drainages and prominent ridges, including Hickory Ridge and Terrill Ridge, which separate numerous hollows named for early inhabitants, such as Bales, Petro, and Moore. This terrain dictated the winding paths of roads like Deckard Ridge Rd and Gilmore Rd, which follow the high ground above the creek bottoms.

Water is a central theme, with the South Fork Salt Creek and its many tributaries, including Sycamore Br and Combs Creek, carving through the hills. Notable landmarks such as the Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower and the Maumee Boy Scout Reservation near Lake Tarzian reflect the area's transition into a space for conservation and recreation. Local history researchers will find significant value in the family names attached to the land, from Browning Hill to John Grubb Ridge.