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1980 Map of Trenton

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Trenton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Skunk River carves a winding path across this landscape, defining the county line between Jefferson and Henry Counties. Along the eastern edge, the village of Trenton serves as a small rural hub, while the smaller settlement of Merrimac sits nestled near a sharp bend in the river. This mid-1970s field survey highlights a landscape of agricultural tradition punctuated by small community landmarks and natural water features, including Spring Pond and Horse Shoe Lake.

Rural life is anchored by family and community history, evidenced by Messer Cemetery and Worthies Cemetery, alongside local congregations at Green Mound Church and White Oak Church. To the west, the riverbanks offer recreational space at Mac Coon County Park, while several smaller tributaries like Green Creek and Mud Creek drain the dissected uplands. A small Sandpit near the river suggests local industrial activity within this predominantly pastoral setting.