2010 Map of Bellmore

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Cecil M Harden Lake dominates the southern landscape of this 2010 survey, where the waters of Big Raccoon Creek meet several rural settlements. The map illustrates a complex network of small cemeteries and family-named landmarks that anchor the local genealogy of Parke and Montgomery counties. Near the northern edge, Waveland sits along the upper reaches of Little Raccoon Creek, while the historic crossing at Portland Mills Bridge provides a point of interest for those tracing old infrastructure. The settlement of Portland Mills is situated at the eastern edge of the reservoir, reflecting the local community's relationship with the water. Numerous burial grounds, including the Philadelphia Cemetery, Mount Moriah Cemetery, and Pisgah Cemetery, are scattered across the rural grid, offering vital clues for researchers tracing the early inhabitants of Hollandsburg and Parkeville.