2021 Map of Summer Hill

About this map

Summer Hill and Atlas anchor this portion of Pike County, where the high ridges of the interior drop toward the Mississippi River floodplain. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition between the upland drainages of Dutch Cr and Ambrosia Cr and the low-lying waters of The Sny and Spatterdock Lake to the southwest. This area preserves a dense concentration of family and community burial grounds, including the Taylor Martin Cem, Ball's Bluff Cem, and Prairie Mound Cem, which serve as vital markers for local genealogical research. The road network, including Jim Town Hollow Rd and Ambrosia Hollow Rd, follows the natural contours of the hollows, illustrating how the rugged geography influenced early settlement patterns and the connectivity between small communities like New Hartford and El Dara.