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2019 Map of Smith Mills

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Ohio River forms the northern boundary of this landscape, where the shifting waters have created a network of low-lying wetlands including Fishtrap Slough, Hogland Slough, and Hogan Slough. Inland from the river's edge, the terrain rises into the Cape Hills and Cabell Hills, providing a stark contrast to the floodplains below. This geography has historically dictated the placement of settlements and transport routes, such as the Alzey-Mt Vernon Rd and Alzey Uniontown Rd.

Central to the local history are the communities of Smith Mills and Hitesville. Genealogists will find interest in the documented locations of Smith Mills Cem and Burbanks Cem, which anchor the heritage of these farming districts. The map also detailes numerous local thoroughfares named for area families, including Martin Martin Rd, J J Utley Rd, and Gabhart-Latha Rd, reflecting the deep-rooted agricultural patterns of Henderson and Union Counties.