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2010 Map of Mount Vernon

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Mount Vernon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Mount Vernon sits at a strategic bend in the Ohio River, where the landscape transitions from industrial riverfront to the agricultural plains of Posey County. The river’s influence is clear, from the large Mount Vernon Towhead Island and Towhead Island to the network of drainage systems like Big Creek Slough and Spencer Ditch. These waterways historically dictated the settlement patterns of outlying communities like Grafton, Upton, and Hovey. The transport infrastructure is anchored by CSX Transportation rail lines and the Parrish Airport, supporting the region's shipping and logistical needs.

Local history is deeply etched into the land through numerous family and community burial grounds, including Belle Fontaine Cemetery, Alldredge Cemetery, and the Saint Matthews Cemetery. The map also preserves curious local nomenclature such as Dead Mans Crossing and Brewery Hill, alongside the expansive Grassy Pond wetlands. This survey provides a clear view of the intersection between established town life and the rural hinterlands defined by creeks like Big Creek and Beaverdam Creek.