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2017 Map of Williamstown

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Williamstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Williamstown anchors the northeastern corner of this Lewis County landscape, where the town's early history is preserved at the Williamstown Cem. The terrain is defined by the parallel courses of the North Fabius River and Middle Fabius River, which have shaped the local drainage patterns and road placements for generations. Local transit relies on a network of routes such as State Hwy E and State Hwy Y, crossing major watercourses at landmarks like McLain Bridge.

Rural life is reflected in the numerous family and community landmarks scattered throughout the hills, including the Cecil Cem, Morris Cem, and Midway Cem. Water management and recreation are central to the area, evidenced by the Deer Ridge Community Lake and several smaller private impoundments like Wurtzburger Lake and Ronald Lay Lake. These features highlight a landscape that balances traditional river-bottom agriculture with modern conservation and community resources.