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2010 Map of Rochester

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Green River and Mud River converge at Rochester, defining a landscape of complex waterways and floodplain ecology. This riverine environment is punctuated by oxbow-like features such as Town Lake and Bridge Lake, while the larger drainage basin includes Andrews Run, Jacobs Creek, and the winding path of Hooper Creek. The map documents a predominantly rural infrastructure where transportation and settlement patterns are closely tied to the water, visible in historic river access points like Davenport Landing and the prominence of river-oriented crossings such as Ward Bridge and Clark Bridge.

Away from the riverbanks, small communities like Huntsville, Skilesville, and Knightsburg are linked by a network of named country roads, including Mud River Union Rd and Riverside Rd. Genealogists and local historians can find established burial grounds like Taylor Cemetery and Midway Cemetery positioned on higher ground. The map also captures specialized land use in the southeast, noted by the Arnold Ridge Oil Field Rd.