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2010 Map of Madison West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Hanover and the western edge of Madison overlook a dramatic bend in the Ohio River in this 2010 topographic record. The landscape is defined by its verticality, where numerous waterfalls such as Butler Falls, Chain Mill Falls, Fremont Falls, and Horseshoe Falls spill over the limestone bluffs into the river valley. The upland areas are characterized by a network of ridges, including Liberty Ridge and Fisher Ridge, while the riverbank itself features expansive lowlands like Lee Bottom.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several family and community burial sites, from the prominent Springdale Cemetery near the city to the more isolated Trout Cemetery and Zion Cemetery. The settlement pattern follows the high ground and the river crossings, with landmarks like Antioch Grange and Hanover Beach indicating the intersection of agricultural and recreational life along the Indiana-Kentucky border. Smaller communities such as Saluda, New London, and Trout provide clear reference points for the rural distribution of properties in Jefferson County.