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2012 Map of Fishhook

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Fishhook
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

McKee Cr and its tributaries, including Fishhook Cr and Lanes Br, carve through this rural landscape on the border of Adams and Pike Counties. The map reveals a high density of small burial grounds that reflect the area's deep family roots, such as the Mixer Family Cem and Mayfield Family Cem. Local topography is punctuated by prominent features like The Mound and Long Ridge, which overlook the dispersed settlements of Fishhook, Chestline, and Beverly.

Transportation patterns follow a traditional Midwestern grid, though historic crossing points like Ferguson Ford on the northern creek remain documented. For genealogists, the numerous churchyards and cemeteries, including Mound Prairie Cem and Winner Cem, provide a precise spatial record of the local community. The presence of the Beverly Old Cem near the town site of Beverly emphasizes the long-standing occupation of this agricultural region.