1960 Map of Round Bottom

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Sunfish Creek winds through the northern portion of this landscape, which is defined by an intricate network of narrow ridges and hollows in Monroe County. The settlement patterns follow these high points, with roads and homesteads tracing features like Mule Ridge, Harmon Ridge, and Sardis Ridge. Along the Ohio River, the communities of Hannibal and Sardis serve as the primary riverfront hubs. This survey reveals a high density of rural institutions, particularly cemeteries and churches such as St James Ch and the McIntire Cem, indicating a long-established community structure deeply tied to family and local history.