1998 Map of Belmont

About this map

Yellowwood State Forest dominates the ridge-and-valley landscape of this central Indiana region, where the steep topography of Baughman Hill and Buckert Knob has historically constrained development to the narrow creek bottoms. The unincorporated community of Belmont and the western edge of Nashville serve as the primary human hubs, connected by a network of winding roads like Helmsburg Road. Cultural landmarks are scattered throughout the protected lands, including the TC Steele State Memorial and several rural worship centers such as Oak Grove Ch. The drainage patterns are defined by the Salt Creek system, which feeds into larger reservoirs like Yellowwood Lake and the eastern reaches of Monroe Lake. The map reveals a transition from traditional rural life, evidenced by the West Tollhouse and Hickory Hill Cem, toward modern recreation within Brown County State Park.