2016 Map of Bellmore

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Big Raccoon Creek and the southern expanse of Cecil M Harden Lake dominate this West Central Indiana landscape, where the borders of Parke, Montgomery, and Putnam counties converge. The small settlement of Portland Mills sits at the eastern edge of the water, while the Portland Mills Bridge spans a northern tributary. This area is characterized by a high density of family-named burial grounds, including Seybold Cem, Bruin Cem, and Jarvis Cem, which provide significant genealogical value for researchers of early township families. Along the northern boundary, the town of Waveland serves as a local hub, while smaller crossroads like Hollandsburg, Bellmore, and Milligan anchor the agricultural grid. The drainage patterns of Little Raccoon Cr and its various forks illustrate the complex topography that defines the region's rural character.