2018 Map of Heathsville

About this map

Heathsville sits at the heart of this Crawford County landscape, where the flatlands of the Wabash River valley meet the subtle rises of Shawn Hill and Bristol Hill. The map documents a deeply established rural community defined by a high density of family and community burial grounds, such as Wesley Chapel Cem, Bennett Cem, and Green Hill Cem, many of which represent generations of local agricultural heritage. Along the river, complex hydrological features like Johnsons Cutoff, Horseshoe Cutoff, and Minnow Slough illustrate the shifting nature of the state border between Illinois and Indiana. The presence of Indian Mound near the northern edge suggests ancient land use in the area, while the modern Mann Airport and numerous township roads indicate how the 21st-century infrastructure overlays this historic riverine and farming environment.