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2010 Map of Indian Gap

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Indian Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Indian Gap serves as the central focal point of this Hamilton County landscape, where the terrain is defined by a series of prominent rises and winding watercourses. Significant elevation changes are marked by Schoen Mountain and Becker Mountain, which overlook the complex drainage basins of Cowhouse Creek and its many tributaries, including Washboard Creek and Walnut Creek. These waterways create a branching network across the central and southern portions of the map, suggesting the importance of these natural channels to the local topography.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by two distinct burial sites: Saint Johns Cemetery in the west and Spivey-Baxter Cemetery near Land School Creek in the southeast. While the area maintains a rural character, the presence of the Pottsville Gas Field in the northeast indicates the integration of energy extraction into the traditional ranching or farming landscape. The map also records several other minor drainages like Little Mountain Creek and Live Oak Creek, illustrating the detailed hydrography of the region.