1943 Map of Guilford

About this map

Guilford sits at the confluence of the West Fork and East Fork Tanners Creek, serving as a central point in this part of Dearborn County during the early 1940s. The landscape is defined by a series of prominent ridges, including Sawdon Ridge and Ester Ridge, which channeled early settlement and road development along the high ground. Rural life is well-documented through numerous community landmarks, from the St Martins Ch in Yorkville to isolated family burial sites like Huber-Briggs Cem and Mc Cracken Cem. The map reveals a highly localized network of services, featuring schools such as Collier Sch and Pelley Sch that anchored these upland neighborhoods. Transportation follows the winding valley floors and narrow ridge tops, notably along the Yorkville Pike, reflecting the challenges posed by the deeply incised drainage of Tanners Creek and its many tributaries.