2010 Map of Bear Branch

About this map

Farmers Retreat and the high ground of Sangamaw Ridge define the northern reaches of this Dearborn County landscape, where deep hollows like Posky Hollow and Baum Hollow drop away from the surrounding agricultural plateaus. The region is characterized by its numerous family and parish burial grounds, including the Mount Hebron Cemetery, Pate Cemetery, and Cooper Cemetery, which offer a clear record of local settlement patterns. Winding watercourses such as Laughery Creek and its many tributaries, including South Fork Laughery Creek and Mud Lick Creek, have historically dictated the placement of roads and small communities like Milton and Bear Branch. Significant local landmarks like Pruss Airport and the Daniel D Bray Lake Dam contrast with the rural character of the terrain. The presence of Lost Bridge and various ridges like Mexico Ridge and Chapel Ridge further illustrate the deeply dissected topography of this southeastern Indiana corner.