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2019 Map of Smithland

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Smithland
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 carves a massive path through this landscape, marking the border between Illinois and Kentucky where it meets the confluence of the Cumberland River. Near this strategic junction, the settlement of Smithland sits south of the river fork, connected by the Lucy Jefferson Lewis Memorial Bridge. The river is dotted with significant landforms like Stewart Island and Cumberland Island, which have long influenced navigation and local agriculture. To the west, the Shawnee National Forest covers a portion of the Illinois side, characterized by small drainages like Alcorn Creek and Dog Creek.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks and resting places, including Jameson Cem, Audubon Cem, and Hamletsburg Cem near the riverbanks. The terrain is marked by distinctive rises such as Dyer Hill, Randle Hill, and Cemetery Hill, while industry and geography meet at locations like the Rock Quarry Cem and the Dyer Hill Mine Road. The map provides a clear look at the rural road network, from River Road to the residential streets of Birdsville and Hamletsburg.