1970 Map of Beechwood

About this map

The Little Blue River carves a winding path through this corner of Southern Indiana, defining a landscape dominated by the Hoosier National Forest and Harrison-Crawford State Forest. The map captures the area during a period of infrastructure planning, clearly marking a Proposed Location for a major roadway cutting across the northern reaches near Sulphur. While the forests cover much of the terrain, small rural settlements like Beechwood, Jericho, and Fredonia provide focal points for local history. Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks and resting places, including the Wiseman Cem, Birds Cem, and Sheckell Cem. The southern edge of the sheet follows the great bend of the Ohio River, where navigation markers like Mile 675 note the vital water highway connecting Indiana and Kentucky.