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2019 Map of Milltown

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Milltown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Blue River winds through the borderlands of Crawford and Harrison Counties, carving a deep valley that includes the dramatic horseshoe bend known as The Narrows. This landscape is defined by its karst-influenced topography, where high points like Pilot Knob and Buzzard Roost Hill overlook a network of tributary streams including Whiskey Run, Slick Run, and Brandywine Fork. The settlement pattern reflects the area's rural character, with the town of Milltown situated along the river and Marengo to the northwest.

Local family history is preserved in numerous upland burial sites, such as Goodman Ridge Cem and Batman Ridge Cem. The map provides detailed locations for religious and community landmarks, including the Shafer Ridge Church-Cem and El Bethel Baptist Cem. To the south, the community of Carefree sits near the crossing of Jaby Cr and Jordan Cr, illustrating the persistent connection between road networks and the region's creek systems.