2016 Map of Elizabethtown

About this map

Elizabethtown and the eastern outskirts of Columbus anchor this survey of south-central Indiana’s agricultural landscape. The area is defined by a dense network of waterways, including the winding course of Clifty Creek and its tributaries like Otter Cr and Fishers Fork. These streams cut through a grid of rural roads and established settlements such as Petersville, Jewell Village, and Newbern. For those researching local families, the map identifies several smaller burial grounds, such as Sand Hill Cem and Donaldson Cem, which remain as quiet landmarks in the fields. The drainage patterns in the southern section, marked by Cooks Cr and Azalia Ditch, reflect the area's long-standing reliance on carefully managed water systems for its productive farmland. The southeastern corner also marks the transition from Bartholomew County into the Jennings County border, highlighting the administrative boundaries of the region.