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1982 Map of Lovilia

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Lovilia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Extensive Strip Mines dominate the landscape of the Marion and Monroe county line in this early 1980s survey. These excavations follow the winding course of Cedar Creek and its tributaries, including Honey Creek and North Cedar Creek, creating a complex industrial pattern that encircles the established settlements of Bussey, Hamilton, and Marysville. The map provides a detailed view of the regional infrastructure before significant reclamation efforts, showing the proximity of active mining areas to residential centers and the Norfolk and Western railroad corridor.

For genealogists and local historians, the sheet is a dense record of family landmarks and small-town life. Numerous burial grounds are preserved across the quadrangle, from Woodlawn Cem and St Peters Cem near Lovilia to more isolated sites like Boyer Cem and Carlisle Cem. Rural education and community hubs are noted at the Twin Cedars Sch, while local aviation is represented by the Weldon Landing Strip.