2022 Map of Cross Plains

About this map

Laughery Creek winds through the southeastern Indiana countryside, carving a deep valley that defines the landscape around Friendship. This area of Ripley County is characterized by high, narrow ridges such as Possum Trot Ridge and Salem Ridge, which separate the various creek branches. The settlement of Cross Plains sits at a crossroads on the central plateau, serving as a hub for the surrounding rural homesteads and agricultural tracts. A notable concentration of small family and community burial grounds, including the Nicholson Cem, Young Cem, and Beebe Cem, are scattered across the uplands, offering significant points of interest for genealogical research.