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2018 Map of Highland West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Highland sits at the eastern edge of this topographic study, where the plateau landscape begins its descent into the complex drainages of the Driftless Area. The terrain is characterized by prominent high ground such as Bohemian Ridge and Red Oak Ridge, which divide the watershed between the north-flowing Blue River and several spring-fed tributaries including Big Rock Br and Sixmile Br. The agricultural settlement patterns are closely tied to the topography, with farmsteads concentrated along the level ground of Farmers Ridge and nestled within the sheltered depths of Irish Hollow and Badger Hollow.

Evidence of the region's cultural history is found at the Irish Hollow Cem and the small crossroads community of Centerville. The map also captures local geological landmarks like Sunset Rock and Big Rock, reflecting a landscape where the underlying geology heavily influenced both road placement and early settlement sites. Industrial activity is minimally represented, noted primarily by a Gravel Pit near the village of Highland.