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1994 Map of Jasper

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Jasper
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The Ohio River carves a winding path along the southern border of this landscape, framing the wooded hills and sprawling public lands of southern Indiana. The interior is defined by vast tracts of the Hoosier National Forest and the significant waters of Patoka Lake, where the Patoka Lake State Recreation Area marks a major regional destination. Settlement patterns here reflect deep religious and communal roots, evidenced by landmarks like the Saint Meinrad Archabbey and numerous Catholic parish centers such as Saint Anthony Church and Saint Marks Church.

Industrial and cultural history meet in the corridor between Jasper and Huntingburg, where the Southern Railway network connects established manufacturing centers. To the south, the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial preserves the early home of the 16th president, while the town of Santa Claus highlights a unique piece of Indiana's modern identity. The map also documents the transition from forested uplands to the river bottomlands, specifically around Cape Sandy and the wide bends near Mauckport.