2016 Map of Cannelton

About this map

The Ohio River carves a deep bend through the landscape of the Indiana-Kentucky border, framing the industrial and residential growth of Tell City and Cannelton. This terrain is characterized by a series of prominent ridges and family-named landmarks, such as Chilton Hill, Boyd Hill, and Coontail Ridge. On the Kentucky side, Hawesville sits opposite the Indiana settlements, connected by the Lincoln Toll Road Bridge. The rural character of the region is evident in the numerous small family burial grounds and community cemeteries, including Powell Cem, Bolin Cem, and the Log Church Cem located near the Hoosier National Forest boundary. Low-lying areas like Sterretts Bottom and Blue Wells Hollow illustrate the varied elevation and drainage patterns that defined local development and land use along the river's edge in Perry and Hancock counties.