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2019 Map of Scottsburg

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Scottsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Scottsburg and the nearby town of Austin are the primary hubs of activity in this Scott County landscape, connected by a network of state roads and the L & I RR. The map captures a mix of residential growth and industrial transport, with Scottsburg Airport serving the local region. This area is defined by its complex drainage system, where the Muscatatuck River flows near the Jackson County line and numerous ditches like Ox Ditch and Stink Ditch manage the low-lying plains.

Rural life is marked by several small settlements and community landmarks, including Leota and Vienna. For local historians and genealogists, the map preserves the locations of numerous burial sites, such as Whitson Cem and Mount Pleasant Cem. The agricultural and drainage patterns, including features like Plain Drain and Stucker Fork, reveal how the natural terrain has been modified for habitation and farming.