Orangeville and Georgia anchor this study of the southern Indiana landscape, where the meandering course of the Lost River and its tributary, Shirley Cr, define the local topography. This 2013 survey reveals a rural character shaped by significant ridges and hollows, including Toliver Ridge, Burton Ridge, and Tincher Hollow. The map detail shows the transition from these high points to the low-lying areas near Half Moon Lake and Tincher Lake. Small settlements like Moorestown and Hindostan are connected by a network of local roads such as Georgia Rd and Burton Cemetery Rd, which hint at the region's agricultural and social history. The presence of Shirley Creek Horsemans Camp and named local properties like Hager Farms reflects a landscape primarily dedicated to recreation and farming, while the numerous family-named landmarks like Pruett Hollow and Benson Hollow offer clear indicators of local genealogy and land use.
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1934 · Bedford
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1935 · Oolitic
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1937 · Bedford
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Oolitic
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Huron
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Georgia
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Mitchell
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Huron
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Hillham
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · French Lick
USGS Topo · 1:24,000