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2011 Map of Monticello

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Monticello
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Monticello serves as the central hub of this Jasper County landscape, where a dense network of local roads like Blue Ruin St and Spruce St converge near the Monticello Post Office. The town is surrounded by several historical burial grounds, including Monticello Cemetery, West View Cemetery, and South View Cemetery, providing significant points of interest for genealogical research. To the north, the settlement of Blackwell sits near the headwaters of Blackwell Creek, while Minneta occupies the southwest near Lloyd Branch.

The geography is defined by a dendritic drainage system of creeks and branches feeding into man-made reservoirs. Significant water features include Malone Lake, held by the Malone Lake Dam, and Murphy Lake in the northwest. Aviation and forestry interests are represented by the Monticello Sky Ranch Airport and the Monticello Lookout Tower, respectively. The presence of the Tyler Hunt Camp and various family-named landmarks like the O H Banks Bridge reflect the area's mix of rural residential and recreational use.