2010 Map of Catlin

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Big Raccoon Creek and its many tributaries, including Little Raccoon Creek, define the landscape of this Parke County region. The area is exceptionally notable for its collection of river crossings, featuring several historic-style structures such as the Crooks Covered Bridge, McAllisters Covered Bridge, and the Nevins Covered Bridge. These bridges indicate a long-standing commitment to maintaining traditional transportation routes over the winding waterways. The settlement of Bridgeton serves as a local hub near the Bridgeton Bridge and the Aitken Lake Dam, while smaller locales like Catlin, Minshall, and Superior dot the surrounding countryside. Genealogists will find a wealth of records in the numerous burial grounds scattered across the terrain, from the Hatfield Cemetery in the north to the Adams Cemetery and Brunot Cemetery further south, each marking the legacy of the area's early families.