Bicknell serves as the primary urban center in this part of Knox County, characterized by a dense residential grid situated just north of Indian Creek. The surrounding landscape is a complex network of agricultural drainage, featuring numerous named waterways such as Tilley Ditch, Kuhn Ditch, and Pickle Ditch that feed into the larger river systems. To the west, the Barefoot Nation Hills provide a distinct topographical contrast to the flatter Mills Prairie found to the east near Edwardsport. The map reveals a high density of rural cemeteries, including Walker Cemetery, Chambers Cemetery, and the Odd Fellows Cemetery, which offer valuable points of reference for local genealogical research. In the southeast corner, the Fore and Atkinson Levee protects low-lying areas near the White River, illustrating the ongoing management of this riverine environment.
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1942 · Fritchton
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1943 · Carlisle
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1943 · Oaktown
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1943 · Sandborn
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1943 · Bicknell
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1943 · Plainville
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1944 · Bucktown
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1944 · Fritchton
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1944 · Washington
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1944 · Wheatland
USGS Topo · 1:24,000