2016 Map of Gatchel

About this map

Hoosier National Forest land dominates the eastern portion of this Perry County landscape, where the ridges and hollows dictate the layout of small settlements and cemeteries. Small communities like Gatchel and Ranger are centers for local life, while the Perry County Municipal Airport provides a modern aviation hub for the region. Genealogists will find a high density of small family and community burial grounds throughout these hills, including Saint Johns Cem, Slaughter Cem, and Hammack Cem. The drainage patterns of the Middle Fork Anderson River and Sulphur Fork Cr define the varied terrain, creating natural basins for recreation areas like Tipsaw Lake and Saddle Lake. The map reveals a transition from the structured infrastructure of the airport to the winding backcountry roads like St Joe Cemetery Rd and Old State Rd 37 that follow the contours of the land.