2019 Map of Eminence

About this map

Eminence serves as a local focal point in this central Indiana landscape where the borders of Putnam, Morgan, and Hendricks counties meet. The area is defined by a complex network of waterways, including the winding Mill Creek and its many tributaries such as Cotton Br and Sallust Br. The map reveals a rural settlement pattern anchored by small communities like Belle Union and Little Point, interconnected by a rigid grid of county roads. For those researching local history, the distribution of small burial grounds like Mill Creek Cem and the Whitaker-Patrick Cem provides a clear view of early family settlements. Modern infrastructure, such as the Pam's Place Airport and the development around Whispering Wind Lake, contrasts with the older drainage systems like Lake Ditch, which continue to shape the agricultural utility of the land.