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2018 Map of Golconda

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Golconda
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Golconda sits on the western bank of the Ohio River, serving as a historic river town where the Illinois and Kentucky borders meet. This landscape is defined by its dramatic riverside topography, featuring prominent elevations such as Rauchfuss Hill and a series of bluffs including Newmans Bluff, Duley Bluff, and Goodhope Bluff. To the south, the village of Bay City marks the riverside, while the small settlement of Joy is tucked into the northeastern corner of the quadrangle.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through rural landmarks such as Lay Cem and Duley Bluff Cem, or explore the wooded reaches of the Shawnee National Forest. The map also details the complex drainage system of the region, from the winding Bayou Cr to McGilligan Cr and Peck Br, which carve through the hollows. Distinctive geological features like Mantle Rock and the mid-river Pryor Island further distinguish this stretch of the Ohio valley.