1980 Map of Birdseye

About this map

The town of Birdseye serves as a central hub for this portion of southern Indiana, situated along the Southern railroad line. The landscape is defined by the expansive Ferdinand State Forest and Hoosier National Forest, which dominate much of the topography with their dense timber and winding hollows. In the north, the waters of Patoka Lake reach into the terrain at Lick Fork, where a Boat Ramp provides access to the reservoir. Smaller settlements like Schnellville and Riceville are connected by local routes such as Schnellville Road, while the southern reaches of the map transitions into the more industrial character of Oil township, marked by several Oil Wells. Local history is preserved in numerous family cemeteries scattered across the ridges, including Blunk Cem and Sigler Cem, reflecting the deep-rooted rural communities of Dubois and Crawford counties.