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2010 Map of Scotland

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

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The White River winds through the northwestern corner of this landscape, defining the low-lying Bogard Bottoms before the terrain rises into the ridges of Greene and Martin counties. The small community of Scotland sits at a central crossroads, while the larger footprint of Crane occupies the southeast, reflecting the modern layout of the region. Local heritage is deeply rooted in the numerous family and community burial grounds scattered across the township, including Simpson Chapel Cemetery, Ferguson Cemetery, and Gilbreath Cemetery.

South of Doans Creek, the topography varies from the level Maple Flats to the prominent Jolliff Rocks near the headwaters of First Creek. The map documents a transition from the agricultural river plains to the more dissected uplands of Briar Ridge and Feutz Ridge. Rural life is centered around landmarks like the Mount Nebo Church and the small settlements of Plummer and Mineral City, connected by a network of county roads that follow the natural contours of the Indiana countryside.