2016 Map of Natural Bridge

About this map

Natural Bridge and the Jefferson Co Lewis Co border define this landscape where the Indian River meanders through a dense network of wetlands and small upland peaks. The settlement at Natural Bridge serves as the primary hub, while rural routes like Aldrich Settlement Rd and Old State Rd link the scattered residents of Diana Center. Genealogists and local historians will find the Hillside Cem and Blanchard Cem located near these early thoroughfares. The topography is dominated by numerous ponds and named swamps, including Steam Mill Pond, Beartown Swamp, and the Indian River Flats. These features, alongside family-named landmarks like Fitzgerald Pond and Quackenbush Pond, suggest a history tied to seasonal timber work and local agriculture. From the drainage of Weatherhead Cr to the heights of Mid Hill, the map illustrates a region where geography dictated the pace of development and the layout of secondary roads.