2013 Map of Metamora

About this map

The Whitewater Canal and Whitewater River define the valley corridor where the historic settlement of Metamora is situated. This region of Franklin County exhibits a complex network of waterways, including Salt Creek and its many tributaries such as Whistle Creek and Dodson Branch. The landscape preserves cultural landmarks like the Wiley Indian Mound near the northern boundary and natural features such as Derbyshire Falls tucked away from the main valley. Small rural nodes like Peppertown, Midway, and Hamburg anchor the surrounding uplands, connected by a winding road system that follows the local drainage patterns. Significant elevation changes are marked by features like Jackson Hill and McGuire Ridge, which overlook the canal basin and the broad valley floor. This 2013 survey provides a clear view of how modern transportation corridors like Old US Hwy 52 overlay the historical routes following the river and canal.