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1981 Map of Smith Mills

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Smith Mills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Ohio River bottomlands and the complex wetland systems of Henderson and Union counties dominate this 1981 survey. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Highland Creek and numerous sloughs, including Mill Slough and Hogan Slough, which cut through the low-lying terrain. Much of this area is preserved within the Sloughs Wildlife Management Area Saverheber Unit and the Jenny Hole-Highland Creek Unit. These protected wetlands represent a significant departure from the surrounding industrial activity.

Energy extraction is a primary feature of the local economy, with hundreds of Oil Wells scattered across the quadrangle, particularly near Smith Mills and Hitesville. The map also details the transition from the river flats to the more elevated Cabell Hills. Rural transport is facilitated by routes like Klondike Road and Mason Creek Road, connecting small settlements and riverside landings like the Boat Ramp near Diamond Island.