1950 Map of Beechwood

About this map

The Little Blue River winds through the hills of Southern Indiana, cutting a deep valley toward its confluence with the Ohio River near Fredonia. This mid-century landscape is defined by the intersection of the Hoosier National Forest and the Harrison County State Forest, where small upland communities like Beechwood, Sulphur, and Deuchars serve as local hubs. The settlement pattern follows the intricate drainage network of creeks like Stinking Fork and Turkey Fork, with rural social life anchored by country institutions such as Old Union Ch, Jericho Sch, and the Harvey Union Ch. On the high ground, the Buzzard Roost Fire Tower overlooks a terrain marked by numerous family burial grounds including Wiseman Cem and Riddle Cem. The map illustrates the state boundary between Indiana and Kentucky as it follows the main channel of the Ohio at the map's southern edge.