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2002 Map of Round Bottom

Name: 2002 Topographic Map of Round Bottom
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2006
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2006

About this map

Wayne National Forest land dominates the western side of this survey, where the rugged terrain of Monroe County drops toward the Ohio River. The riverfront serves as the primary corridor for settlement and industry, connecting communities like Hannibal and Sardis along the eastern edge of the county. A pattern of high ridges, such as Sykes Ridge and Beautiful Ridge, defines the interior, with narrow runs and creeks carving out deep hollows that historically dictated local travel and land use.

Local history is preserved in a dense network of family and community landmarks, including Winklers Mill and a significant number of hilltop churches and cemeteries. Genealogists can locate sites like Chapel Hill Ch, St James Ch, and the Emma Grove Cem. The map also documents the area's extraction history, noted by various Oil Wells and a Strip Mine located near Long Ridge, reflecting the region's reliance on natural resources and the river economy.