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2018 Map of Golden Gate

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Little Wabash River meanders across this rural landscape at the intersection of Wayne, Edwards, and White counties, shaping a terrain defined by bottomlands and sloughs. Small settlements like Golden Gate and Ellery serve as historical anchors for the region, while the vanished community of Scottsville persists as a place name in the central quadrangle. The river’s influence is evident in the numerous oxbows and backwaters, including Half Moon Pond, Horseshoe Pond, and Hortin Slough, which characterize the floodplain.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-named cemeteries such as Wilson Cem, Gash Cem, and Antioch Cem that dot the countryside. Historical infrastructure is well-preserved through labels like the Old Iron Bridge and Hodgson Bridge, which mark traditional river crossings. The intricate network of drainage features, such as the Randolph Drainage Ditch and Gum-Road-Ditch, illustrates the long-standing efforts to manage this water-rich environment for agricultural use.