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2011 Map of Sweet Springs

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sweet Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Blackwater River and its meandering tributaries define the geography of this Saline County landscape. The settlement of Sweet Springs occupies a central position, where Harpers Branch joins the main river channel. This 2011 survey shows a rural environment structured by a dense grid of county roads, such as Stairstep Rd and Dohrman Rd, which connect outlying communities like Emma in the west and Dunksburg to the southwest.

Genealogists and local historians can locate established burial grounds, including Fairview Cemetery north of the springs and South Fork Cemetery situated near the South Fork Blackwater River. The intricate drainage system, featuring Davis Creek, Brushy Creek, and Bee Branch, illustrates how the terrain directed early development and road placement throughout the township. These waterways continue to shape the rural character of the region south of Interstate 70.