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2012 Map of South West City

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of South West City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

South West City anchors the southwestern corner of this 2012 survey, situated where the Honey Creek valley meets the expansive Cowskin Prairie. This landscape is defined by the winding course of the Elk River and its numerous tributaries, including the Cave Springs Branch and Blackfoot Branch. The map reveals a high density of rural burial sites, such as the Williams Hays Cemetery, Manning Cemetery, and Stone Cemetery, which are crucial for tracing the lineage of early settlers in this multi-state border region.

Further east, the small community of Saratoga is tucked between Saratoga Hollow and the Honey Lake vicinity. The inclusion of the Honey Creek Post Office and the South West City Cemetery provides specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians. The terrain shifts from the flat stretches of Cowskin Prairie to the dissected landscape of the White River Hills, offering a clear view of how topography influenced settlement and road patterns.