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1959 Map of Medora

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Medora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Medora serves as the central hub of this landscape, situated at the convergence of the flat river plains and the dissected uplands of southern Indiana. The geography is defined by the winding course of the East Fork White River, which meets the Muscatatuck River near Sparksville. This confluence created a complex network of drainage ditches, such as Mc Hargue Ditch and Zollman Ditch, reflecting a history of land management for agriculture. A notable landmark of local infrastructure is the Covered Bridge spanning the river east of town.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by numerous family cemeteries, including Zollman Cem, Hinderlider Cem, and Beem Cem, scattered across the lowlands and ridges like Fleener Ridge. The industrial past of the area is hinted at by the Kilns located south of Medora. The terrain transitions sharply from the floodplain into the steep hollows of the State Forest, with prominent features like Knobs Overlook and Carr Hollow providing significant relief above the river valley.