2019 Map of Modesto

About this map

The White River and Beanblossom Creek define the drainage patterns of this borderland between Morgan and Monroe counties. Small rural settlements and family-named landmarks are scattered across the landscape, including the community of Modesto and the northern edge of Ellettsville. The terrain is characterized by numerous hollows, most notably Pocket Hollow, Fox Hollow, and Payne Hollow, which dictate the winding paths of the local road network. Genealogists will find several burial sites preserved on this sheet, such as Sodom Cem, King Cem, and Collier Cem. Notable infrastructure includes the Paragon Bridge crossing the river in the north and the recreational waters of Paragon Lake. The map illustrates the persistent rural character of this Indiana region, where agriculture and natural topography remain more prominent than dense urban development.