1970 Map of Beechwood

About this map

Little Blue River and its deeply incised tributaries, such as Stinking Fork and Turkey Fork, dominate the topography of southern Crawford County in this 1970s-era study. The landscape is largely defined by the expansive Harrison-Crawford State Forest and Hoosier National Forest, where ridges are dotted with scattered family cemeteries and remote rural churches like Old Union Ch and Harvey Flat Ch. Along the southern boundary, the Ohio River meanders past the riverside settlement of Fredonia, a historic river town positioned high above the water. A distinctive line of local history is traced through small upland communities including Beechwood, Sulphur, and Jericho, while the Buzzard Roost Lookout Tower stands as a prominent landmark overlooking the timbered hills. The map illustrates a region where life was organized around the difficult terrain of the knobs and the vital transportation corridor of the Ohio.