2010 Map of Mecca

About this map

Big Raccoon Creek defines the local topography of Parke County, winding through a landscape notable for its concentration of named crossings. The area preserves a distinct heritage of bridge architecture, including the Roseville Covered Bridge, Harry Evans Covered Bridge, and Thorpe Ford Covered Bridge. Settlements such as Mecca, Coxville, and Jessup are linked by a grid of rural routes like Coxville Rd and Tickridge Rd, while small family or community burial grounds including Orlea Cemetery and Union Cemetery are scattered across the uplands. Near Lyford, the Lyford Dike and Levee Association Ditch indicates a history of managed water systems along the flats. The presence of the Heaton Private Airport near Mount Pleasant Cemetery illustrates the contemporary utility of this rural stretch, even as older landmarks remain the primary orientation points for the region.