2013 Map of Branchville

About this map

Saint Croix and the village of Branchville anchor this study of the Perry County uplands, where the landscape is defined by a dense network of hollows and ridges. The topography is intricately carved by Oil Creek and its many tributaries, including Jubin Creek and Ewing Creek. This rural section of Indiana is characterized by small, dispersed settlements like Celina and Bandon, connected by winding roads that follow the natural contours of the land. High ground is marked by prominent landmarks such as German Ridge and Fairview Ridge, while the West Fork Lookout Tower on McKensie Ridge provides a strategic vantage point overlooking the Middle Fork Anderson River drainage. Near the western edge, Lake Celina offers a significant water feature amidst the timbered terrain, illustrating the region's balance of natural resource management and isolated rural life.