1970 Map of New Amsterdam

About this map

New Amsterdam sits prominently along a wide bend in the Ohio River, serving as a focal point for the borderlands between Indiana and Kentucky. By the early 1970s, this riverine corridor maintained a landscape of steep ridges and deep hollows, notably around Chism Ridge and the Turkey Heaven Ridge. The map documents the persistent rural character of Harrison County and Meade County, where small settlements like Battletown and Andyville anchor the surrounding uplands. Local history is recorded in sites like Greer Cem and various upland springs, including Blue Spring and Mud Springs. The topographical detail highlights the significance of water resources, from the narrow Wolf Creek to the Overflow Pond, illustrating how the drainage of the Lapland area and Dry Fork shaped the placement of early roads and homesites.