2022 Map of Lanesville

About this map

Lanesville and its surrounding uplands in southern Indiana overlook the Ohio River, where the landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the Indiana plateau to the river valley floor. The upland terrain is heavily dissected by drainage systems like Smith Cr and Middle Fork Buck Cr, which have carved out deep hollows and ridges such as Sampson Hollow and Brock Ridge. This 2022 survey documents a dense concentration of early family and community burial sites, including the Lanesville Protestant Cem, Shoemaker Tuell Cem, and Hopewell Cem, which provide significant anchor points for local genealogical research. Across the river in Kentucky, the industrial and residential corridors of Sylvania and Greenwood contrast with the rural character of the Harrison County side. Settlement patterns follow the high ground and ridge lines, with small communities like Lottick Corner and Seven Springs established away from the floodplain, while Locust Point and Bridgeport sit directly along the river bank.