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2019 Map of Sonora

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Nolin River carves a winding path through the central corridor of this Hardin County landscape, connecting the established communities of Glendale and Sonora. The map captures a mix of rural agrarian land and small-town development, where the interstate corridor on the eastern edge contrasts with the quiet, spring-fed terrains of the west. Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous family and denominational burial grounds, including Stone Cem, Jeffries Cem, and Old Saint Ignatius Cem.

Hydrological features are particularly dense near Star Mills, where the Star Mills Spring and Boiling Spring emerge from the limestone geology. Topographic landmarks like Silver Mine Knob and the curiously named Utopia Island within the river bend provide distinct navigational points. This survey documents the persistent rural character of the region, from the high ground at Flint Hill to the crossing at Nolin, during a period of modern expansion alongside preserved historical landmarks.