2013 Map of Mecca

About this map

Big Raccoon Cr winds through this Parke County landscape, defining the topography around the settlement of Mecca. This area is characterized by a high concentration of historic crossings over the creek and its tributaries, including the Harry Evans Covered Bridge and the Roseville Covered Bridge near Coxville. The map illustrates a rural network of small communities like Jessup and Bradfield Corner, connected by narrow lanes and county roads. To the south, the terrain includes Little Raccoon Cr and the Thorpe Ford Covered Bridge, while drainage features such as the Cox Number One Ditch and Luford Dike and Levee Association Ditch near Lyford highlight the managed water systems necessary for this lowland environment. Genealogists can trace family connections through these small settlements and named local roads like Mecca Rd and Catline Rd.