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2016 Map of Guilford

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Guilford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The branching drainages of Tanners Creek and its tributaries, such as West Fork Tanners Creek and E Fork Tanners Creek, define the topography of this Dearborn County landscape. Small rural communities including Guilford, Yorkville, and New Alsace are connected by a network of ridge-top roads and valley routes, reflecting a settlement pattern dictated by the winding watercourses and steep elevations. Several family and community burial grounds, such as the Huber - Briggs Cem and Pelley Cem, provide important markers for local genealogical research.

The land is characterized by numerous named ridges, including Devils Backbone, Sawdon Ridge, and Sutton Ridge, which separate the various creek valleys. These features, along with landmarks like Kimberly Lake and the settlement at Wrights Corner, illustrate the persistent rural character of the region. The map captures the area's transition from higher plateaus into the deeply etched drainage basins that eventually feed toward the Ohio River valley.