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2010 Map of Santa Claus

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Santa Claus and its neighboring settlements define this portion of Spencer County during the early 21st century. The map shows a landscape transitioning between traditional rural crossroads and developed recreation areas. Clusters of holiday-themed geography appear in the north, including Christmas Lake, Noel Lake, and Lake Holly, each managed by its respective namesake dam. This development contrasts with the established agricultural patterns found around Buffaloville and Lamar.

For genealogists, several local burial grounds are clearly marked, including Buffaloville Cemetery, Tableman Cemetery, and Meeks Cemetery. The drainage network, featuring Crooked Creek and the Sandy Creek branches, illustrates the natural hydrology that influenced early settlement locations like Newtonville and Lincoln City. The gridded road system, including routes like N Co Rd 600 E, provides a clear framework for locating specific family homesteads and property boundaries.