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2019 Map of Batesville

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Batesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Oldenburg and Batesville anchor this corner of southeastern Indiana, where the borders of Franklin and Ripley counties meet. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of Little Laughery Cr and Salt Creek, with numerous smaller tributaries like Bobs Cr and Harvey Branch carving into the terrain. The area shows a high density of religious and commemorative sites, including Holy Family Cem in the north and the Saint Louis Cem and Saint Johns Cem near the central urban corridors.

Water management is a visible priority across the landscape, evidenced by the series of reservoirs south of the primary settlement, such as Bischoff Reservoir, Hahn Reservoir, and Feller Reservoir. While the Interstate corridor bisects the map, older nodes like Morris and the small settlement at Ballstown reflect the enduring rural grid of Franklin and Ripley counties. This topography reveals a balance between industrial-scale water infrastructure and the long-standing community centers established by early residents.