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2015 Map of Karbers Ridge

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Karbers Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Hicks Dome anchor the southwest corner of this landscape, marking a geologically significant formation within the southern Illinois interior. The area is defined by the densely wooded drainages of the Shawnee National Forest, where steep terrain is carved by Big Cr and Hogthief Cr. The map captures several small upland settlements, most notably Karbers Ridge and Sparks Hill, which serve as historic hubs for the surrounding rural homesteads.

Genealogical interest is particularly high here due to the density of family burial grounds scattered across the ridges and hollows, including Pleasant Hill Cem, Mcpherson Cem, and Pyle Cem. Many of these sites sit near old forest roads like Karbers Ridge Rd, offering a detailed view of the 21st-century footprint of long-established Hardin County families. Further north, the landscape shifts toward the dramatic geography of the Pounds Escarpment and the secluded Pounds Hollow.