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2022 Map of Rising Sun

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Rising Sun
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Ohio River carves a deep valley through this borderland, separating the town of Rising Sun in Indiana from the rural hills of Kentucky. The landscape is defined by its many cemeteries and burial grounds, such as the Fulton Burying Ground and Cedar Hedge Cem, which provide significant points of interest for genealogists tracing local families. Along the river's eastern banks, small communities like Rabbit Hash and Belleview sit near the mouths of winding waterways like Lick Creek and Gunpowder Creek.

To the south, the river bends sharply around Mexico Bottom and Upper East Bend Bottom, creating fertile lowlands below the high terrain of Mead Ridge. This 2022 survey captures a mix of residential development around Rising Sun and the enduring agrarian character of places like Big Bone and Waterloo. Notable landmarks including Laughery Island and Camp Shor illustrate the river's continued importance for recreation and navigation in this tristate region.