1966 Map of Guilford

About this map

Tanners Creek carves a deep path through the southeastern Indiana countryside, defining the orientation of the small settlements and ridgeline roads in this part of Dearborn County. The map captures the mid-century layout of historic Catholic parishes, such as St Johns Ch and St Josephs Ch, which anchored the rural communities of New Alsace and St Leon. The landscape is dominated by a series of prominent elevations including York Ridge, Sawdon Ridge, and Mt Pleasant Ridge, which forced many early transportation routes to follow the spine of the high ground. Local genealogy is well-documented through several family and church burial grounds, including the Huber Boggs Cem and Pelley Cem. The convergence of the West Fork and East Fork of Tanners Creek near Guilford highlights the geographic importance of this junction for local infrastructure and early development patterns in York and Miller townships.