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2016 Map of Metamora

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Metamora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

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The Whitewater River valley defines this part of Franklin County, where the historic Whitewater Canal runs parallel to the waterway through Laurel and Metamora. This corridor is dense with evidence of early Indiana settlement and navigation. To the south, the landscape transitions into a complex network of hills and creek valleys, including Salt Creek and Little Walnut Fork, punctuated by small rural centers like Peppertown and Hamburg.

Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites across the township, such as Saint Nicholas Cem, Bowman Cem, and Marlin Cem. The area’s ancient history is also represented by the Wiley Indian Mound near the northern bend of the river. Topographical features like McGuire Ridge and Jackson Hill tower over the creek beds, while natural landmarks such as Derbyshire Falls provide distinct points of interest within the wooded terrain.