2016 Map of Azalia

About this map

The East Fork White River defines the western edge of this agricultural landscape at the convergence of Bartholomew, Jackson, and Jennings counties. Small rural settlements like Azalia and Reddington serve as historic anchors for the surrounding farmland, which is bisected by a network of waterways including Sand Creek and Little Sand Creek. The terrain is characterized by the complex drainage patterns of smaller tributaries such as Mutton Cr, Nettle Cr, and Rock Cr, which feed into the primary river system. Local historians and genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of the Sand Creek Cem and Glasson Cem, reflecting the early burial sites of the region's farming families. The presence of Thompson Slough near the river suggests the low-lying, seasonally inundated nature of the bottomlands, contrasting with the organized township and range grid that structures the upland roads and property boundaries.