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2019 Map of Cross Plains

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Cross Plains
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Laughery Creek carves a deep, winding path through this corner of Southeastern Indiana, defining the border between several counties. The landscape is characterized by prominent ridges such as Salem Ridge and Poplar Ridge, which are separated by numerous hollows and creeks like Bear Creek and Wilson Fork. This 2019 survey documents a deeply rooted rural community, showing the density of historical family and church burial grounds that define the local genealogy.

From the settlement at Cross Plains to the village of Friendship, the map records an intricate network of local roads including E State Rd 62 and Waterloo Rd. Notable landmarks like the Devils Backbone near Wilson Fork highlight the distinct topography of the region. Many small cemeteries, such as the Akers and Friendship Cem and Saint Peters Evangelical Lutheran Cem, provide specific points of interest for those tracing family history in this tri-county area.