2022 Map of Metamora

About this map

The Whitewater River valley and its historic transportation corridors define this portion of Franklin County, where the town of Metamora serves as a focal point. The landscape is marked by the preservation of the Whitewater Canal, which runs parallel to the river and indicates the region's 19th-century commercial roots. To the north, the settlement of Laurel sits near the Wiley Indian Mound, while smaller crossroads like Peppertown and Hamburg anchor the southern reaches. Numerous small family and church burial grounds, such as Jenks Cem, Gobel Cem, and Marlin Cem, are scattered across the dissected plateau, providing essential data for genealogical research. The terrain is further shaped by drainage systems like Salt Creek and Duck Creek, which have carved deep valleys and hollows, including Coalpit Hollow and Hollis Hollow, creating a complex network of ridges such as McGuire Ridge.