2013 Map of Grove Center

About this map

The Ohio River forms a wide curve at the northern edge of this Union County landscape, defining the boundary between Kentucky and Illinois. The river environment is characterized by significant backwater features, including the elongated Bell Island and a series of nearby lakes such as Big Lake, Black Lake, and Fehrer Lake. These water bodies and the adjacent Millrace Slough suggest a complex floodplain history shaped by the river's seasonal movements. To the south, the terrain rises toward several named elevations like Bald Hill and Grundy Hill. Settlement patterns follow the higher ground between creek drainages, with Grove Center and Spring Grove serving as local hubs. The road network connects small crossroads communities like Raleigh and Blackburn, while several family-named routes such as Hite Spece Rd and Hamilton Mine Rd hint at the area's agricultural and industrial heritage near the Cypress Cr watershed.