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2019 Map of Leavenworth

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Ohio River carves a dramatic path through this southern Indiana landscape, defining the borders between Crawford, Harrison, and Meade counties. The settlement of Leavenworth occupies a high bench above the river, while the town of Wyandotte serves as a gateway to an extensive network of recreation paths, including the Wyandotte Cave Trail and the Adventure Hiking Trail. The river's influence is evident in the named bottomlands and bends, such as Round Bottom, Oxbow Bend, and Paradise Bottom, which have long dictated the agricultural and transit patterns of the region.

Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites scattered across the ridges, from the Old Leavenworth Cem and Hill Cem near the river to the more remote Rothrock Cem and Borden Cem. The terrain is deeply dissected by drainages like Potato Run and Blue River, creating distinctive landmarks such as Greenbrier Knob and the lookout at Artist Point. This modern survey documents the persistent rural character of these river towns and the preservation of the landscape through numerous named trails.