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2019 Map of South Boston

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

South Boston and New Salem anchor this rural landscape in southeastern Indiana, where the drainage of the Middle Fork Blue River and South Fork Blue River has carved a series of distinct ridges and knobs. The topography is defined by prominent elevations such as Bowers Knob and Williams Knob, which rise above the surrounding agricultural fields and forested sections. This 2019 survey documents a network of small settlements and local landmarks, including several historic burial sites like Chestnut Hill Cem and Swayback Cem that provide valuable points of reference for genealogists.

Transportation in the area is a mix of traditional county roads and modern recreational corridors. The Knobstone Trail winds through the eastern portion of the map, alongside the Clark SF Horse Trails, highlighting the region's shift toward conservation and public land use. Small hamlets like Bunker Hill and Daisy Hill remain central to the local geography, connected by a web of routes such as S Mount Zion Church Rd and N Franklin School RD, which still bear the names of former community institutions.