1980 Map of Greenbrier

About this map

The Hoosier National Forest dominates this landscape, framing a transition point in Indiana's southern woodlands as the newly created Patoka Lake reshaped the terrain. This survey, updated with late-1980s data, illustrates the significant impact of the Patoka River impoundment, creating a sprawling reservoir that replaced previous valley floor features with recreational hubs like Tillery Hill State Recreation Area. Small crossroads communities and family landmarks persist near the water's edge, including the settlement of Greenbrier and rural congregations such as South Liberty Ch and Patoka Ch. Traces of the region's earlier character are visible along the Indian Treaty Boundary, which cuts across the northern topography. From the French Lick Dam to the southern reaches of the Little Patoka River, the map serves as a primary record of the area's reconfiguration for flood control and public recreation.