2016 Map of Medora

About this map

Medora serves as the central hub of this Jackson County landscape, situated on the edge of the broad East Fork White River valley. The map reveals a complex network of drainage ditches such as McHargue Ditch and Hinderlider Ditch, reflecting long-term efforts to manage the fertile lowlands of Buffalo Bottoms and the Muscatatuck River confluence. Higher ground to the west is marked by numerous family-named landmarks and hollows, including Shelton Hollow and Fleene Ridge. This area is particularly rich for genealogical research, documenting numerous small burial sites like Heighton Hill Cem, Lanning Spurt Cem, and Pollock Cem that are scattered across the townships. Smaller settlements like Weddleville and Sparksville anchor the rural roads, providing a clear picture of the human footprint across the varied terrain of Jackson and Washington counties.