2010 Map of East Mount Carmel

About this map

The Wabash River and White River converge in this riverine landscape at the border of Illinois and Indiana. The river culture of the early 21st century is anchored by the Mount Carmel Ferry, which facilitates transit between the city of Mount Carmel and its neighbor across the water, East Mount Carmel. Low-lying wetlands and oxbow formations like Claypole Pond and Long Pond punctuate the bottomlands, while the Patoka River snakes through the southern reaches of the quadrangle. For those researching local heritage, the map identifies small settlements and burial grounds such as Orrville, Scott Chapel Cemetery, and Orrville Cemetery. Elevations rise above the floodplains at Orrville Hills, Gordon Hills, and the prominent Hanging Rock, providing a clear look at the topography that has shaped this tri-river junction for generations.