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2022 Map of Bedford West

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Bedford West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The East Fork White River carves a winding path through the limestone topography of the Mitchell Plain, defining the landscape of Lawrence County. This environment is characterized by sharp meanders like Gyger Bend and Horseshoe Bend, where the river loops back on itself amidst timbered slopes and river-bottom lowlands. The western edge of Bedford serves as the primary urban anchor, giving way to rural settlements and agricultural interests, including the Farm Service Agency Interest of Indiana.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local burial sites scattered across the township lines, from the Old Union Cem near Fayetteville to the Connelly Cem and Thomason Cem further south. The map documents the transition from the city's residential streets, such as Shawnee Dr, into the protected timberlands of the Hoosier National Forest. Small hamlets like Bryantsville and Coxton remain connected by a network of historic routes, including the Tripleton Pike and Fayetteville and Springville Rd.