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2019 Map of Holton

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Holton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The boundary between Jennings and Ripley Counties divides this landscape of deeply dissected creek valleys and rural crossroads. The town of Holton serves as a primary hub in the east, while the smaller settlements of Nebraska and Zenas anchor the western reaches of the quadrangle. This area is defined by its dense network of cemeteries, providing significant value for genealogical research, including Saint Bridget Cem, Old Hopewell Cem, and Otter Creek Cem.

Waterways like the Vernon Fork Muscatatuck River and Graham Creek have carved intricate drainage patterns through the terrain, influencing the placement of early homesteads and roads. The presence of Old Timber Lake in the southeast adds a distinctive hydrological feature to the region. The map captures the enduring rural character of these southern Indiana townships, where local life remains closely tied to the topography of the many small runs and branches, such as Falling Timber Br and Pleasant Run.