2013 Map of Smith Mills

About this map

Smith Mills and Hitesville anchor this riverine landscape in Henderson County, where the southern bank of the Ohio River defines the northern boundary. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of wetlands and seasonal watercourses, including Fishtrap Slough, Hogan Slough, and Hogland Slough. These hydrologic features suggest a history of floodplain management and agricultural adaptation common to the Ohio River valley. Moving inland, the topography rises into the Cabell Hills and Cape Hills, providing a contrast to the low-lying sloughs and the basin of Pond Cr. Local transit is defined by a web of rural routes like Baptist Church-Green Lick Rd and Old Kings Mill Rd, names that hint at the community's early social and industrial foundations. Small bodies of water such as Burbanks Lakes and Hardy Slough Pond are scattered across the quadrangle, punctuating the agricultural fields.