2022 Map of Gatchel

About this map

The hills and hollows of Perry County are depicted here in detail, centered on the community of Gatchel and the surrounding reaches of the Hoosier National Forest. The landscape is defined by its ridge-and-hollow topography, including Saint Joe Ridge and Theis Ridge, which separate various tributaries of the Middle Fork Anderson River. Local genealogy is well-served by numerous burial sites scattered across the township lines, such as Saint Johns Cem near the settlement of Terry and the Slaughter Cem located along Theis Cr. The southern portion of the map transitions toward more developed infrastructure, notably featuring the Perry County Municipal Airport situated near Lilly Dale. A network of rural routes, such as Sulphur Valley Rd and Aztec Rd, connects the isolated farmsteads and small settlements of Ranger and Gatchel, illustrating the persistent rural character of this southern Indiana region.